OpenAI is preparing to launch its first hardware product, according to a Chinese tipster on Weibo. The report claims the company is developing a pair of AI-powered earbuds that will use OpenAI’s own artificial intelligence model.
The product would represent OpenAI’s entry into the consumer hardware market.
Earlier reports suggested OpenAI was working on alternative hardware designs, including a small pendant or pen-like device. These concepts aligned with comments from OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman, who said the device would be more “peaceful and calm” than a smartphone.
OpenAI’s hardware plans also drew attention after the company hired former Apple chief designer Jony Ive.
However, the latest report suggests OpenAI has adjusted its strategy and chosen to develop earbuds instead, likely due to rising hardware development costs.
The earbuds are expected to be called “Dime,” according to the tipster. The report stated that the product could be launched by the end of this year.
Further details about the earbuds’ features or specifications were not provided.
The report added that OpenAI plans to introduce a more advanced version of the product once supply conditions improve, specifically after the shortage of high-bandwidth memory eases.
High-bandwidth memory is used in artificial intelligence systems to support high-speed data processing.
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