OpenAI is stepping into hardware for the first time, and its debut device will be a pair of AI-powered earbuds.
According to this report, the earbuds will be called “Dime” and are expected to launch before the year ends. The company is pivoting from earlier ideas (like a pendant or pen-like device), meant to feel calmer and less distracting than smartphones.
Rising costs are pushing OpenAI to scale back its plans. Instead, the company is going with a simpler and more familiar type of product that could reach users sooner. Details are still scarce, but the earbuds are expected to connect closely with OpenAI’s software, including ChatGPT.
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The company’s goal, of course, is to drive more people into its ecosystem. Hardware products like these could also drive more usage and reliance on its services.
With ChatGPT and other AI tools built into everyday devices, these companies want to make their software more accessible and part of daily routines.
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