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OpenAI Developing Screenless AI Speaker with Cameras and Sensors

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRepublic ·

OpenAI is reportedly building a portable screenless AI speaker equipped with cameras, sensors, and GPT-Live. The device is said to include moving parts and is expected to launch in 2026. This marks OpenAI's first foray into hardware beyond its software offerings.

Meridian48 take
The device's screenless design and sensor suite suggest a focus on ambient interaction, but privacy concerns and the crowded smart speaker market pose significant challenges.
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