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OpenAI's First Smart Speaker Could Be a Human-Like Robot Companion

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from ProPakistani ·

OpenAI is developing its first smart speaker, which may function more as a human-like robot companion than a traditional home speaker. New details suggest the device will go beyond voice assistance, incorporating advanced AI for interactive physical presence. The product marks OpenAI's entry into consumer hardware, competing with Amazon and Google.

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The leap from software to hardware is risky, and a robot companion raises both privacy and practical questions that OpenAI has yet to address.
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