OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, has unveiled the design of a new artificial intelligence (AI) device being developed in collaboration with Jony Ive. The device is a portable speaker shaped like a doughnut, without a screen, and is targeted for release next year.
According to Bloomberg on August 6, the device is roughly the size of a hockey puck and features a circular design with a hole in the center. It includes a built-in battery, allowing users to move it around the home without being tethered to a power source.
Users will interact with the device through voice commands instead of a screen. While it resembles the voice mode of ChatGPT, it is being developed with a more advanced AI model to facilitate natural conversations.
The device will also be equipped with a camera and various sensors to recognize its surroundings, including people and objects. When responding to users, some components will move or lights will activate, indicating that the device is operational.
The anticipated price is expected to exceed $300, making it more expensive than typical smart speakers but still cheaper than smartphones like the iPhone.
However, an ongoing trade secret lawsuit with Apple poses a potential obstacle to the launch schedule. Apple has alleged that OpenAI improperly utilized its hardware design and manufacturing trade secrets and has filed for an injunction to prevent the use of that information.
OpenAI has requested the dismissal of the lawsuit, asserting that it did not use Apple’s trade secrets and that the device under development is distinct from Apple products.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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