OpenAI is reportedly developing its first hardware device, a smart speaker that will allow users to interact with ChatGPT. The device is expected to feature a camera and sensors to understand its surroundings, but it will not have a screen. It aims to provide smart home controls, media playback, and communication features, utilizing OpenAI's upgraded voice model, GPT-Live.
The launch is scheduled for 2027, as part of a broader hardware initiative that includes multiple devices. This development follows a recent lawsuit from Apple alleging that OpenAI misappropriated hardware secrets, which OpenAI has denied.