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Why is OpenAI selling a ChatGPT basketball?

You may have heard that OpenAI released its first piece of hardware this week. You may not have heard about the ChatGPT basketball.

Why is OpenAI selling a ChatGPT basketball?

TL;DR

  • OpenAI has launched a $70 ChatGPT basketball as part of its "Pause. Play. Prompt." campaign.
  • The basketball is made of 100% rubber and is suggested for outdoor play.
  • The author questions the product-market fit and target audience for the basketball.
  • OpenAI is also selling other branded merchandise, including a quarter-zip with a "research" theme.