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OpenAI president says it’s ‘building a family of devices’ for its AI chatbots
OpenAI president Greg Brockman has confirmed the company is developing a "family of devices" designed for interacting with its AI chatbots, though he stopped short of confirming specific details about their form or timing. The remarks, made in an interview with journalist Joanna Stern, add substance to long-running speculation about OpenAI's hardware ambitions, which include a collaboration with former Apple designer Jony Ive and have fuelled rumours ranging from a smart speaker to a wearable device.
Brockman gave no release date, saying only that the devices "can expect them soon," and declined to confirm reports of a 2027 smart speaker launch or earlier suggestions of a Humane AI pin-style wearable. Asked whether Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI over its work with Ive might affect development, he said the company was focused on its "own development and technology" and had "no interest in other companies' trade secrets." Brockman also predicted a broader shift towards voice interaction with computers, and said OpenAI was working on technical safeguards to give users "verifiable, auditable guarantees" over the privacy of features such as ChatGPT's temporary chat mode.
In short
- OpenAI is building a "family of devices" for its AI chatbots
- No release date or design details confirmed, "soon" only promise
- Brockman predicts voice will replace typing for most computing tasks
Explained simply
OpenAI is a technology company that created ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot used by millions of people worldwide. The company has become one of the leading players in developing advanced AI, competing with other major firms such as Google and Microsoft.
At the moment, people use ChatGPT through websites and mobile apps. OpenAI's move into physical devices could bring this AI technology into homes and daily life in new ways.
Several major technology companies are exploring dedicated devices for AI, seeing them as important to how people will use computers in future. OpenAI's partnership with Jony Ive, a celebrated designer from Apple, suggests the company is aiming for high-quality products.
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