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OpenAI's expensive smart speaker will use moving parts to seem "more alive"
Gurman report claims OpenAI confirmed the speaker is not an Apple ripoff.
TL;DR
- OpenAI's upcoming smart speaker is rumored to cost over $300, potentially up to $400.
- The company is positioning the speaker as a smartphone replacement with advanced AI features.
- The device is described as doughnut-shaped, roughly the size of a hockey puck, with moving parts and lights.
- It is reportedly designed with LoveFrom, Jony Ive's studio, using premium materials.
- OpenAI has launched an internal probe into the speaker following Apple's lawsuit and reportedly found no use of Apple IP.
- The speaker aims to offer more advanced, humanlike interactivity than current smart speakers.
- The high price point is a challenge compared to existing smart speakers from competitors like Amazon.
- OpenAI is seeking new revenue streams and ways to drive engagement amidst significant financial losses.