OpenAI reportedly plans to launch a ChatGPT smart speaker in 2026
▼ Summary
– OpenAI’s first device will be a smart speaker without a screen, allowing users to talk with ChatGPT and using a camera and sensors to understand its environment.
– The device will have a rechargeable battery for portability and include smart home control features.
– The report comes shortly after Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing hardware secrets.
– OpenAI stated it is “not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit” in response to Apple’s lawsuit.
OpenAI is reportedly moving beyond software and into hardware with a ChatGPT-powered smart speaker, expected to launch in 2026. According to a report from Bloomberg, the device will be a screenless, portable speaker that relies on a camera and multiple sensors to “understand” the environment around it, enabling natural, context-aware conversations with the AI assistant.
The news arrives just days after Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the company of stealing hardware secrets. In a statement released Tuesday, OpenAI responded by saying it is “not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit,” pushing back against the allegations.
Sources familiar with the project told Bloomberg that the smart speaker will come with a rechargeable battery, allowing users to carry it from room to room. The device is also expected to offer smart home control features, positioning it as a direct competitor to products like the Amazon Echo and Google Nest Hub, but with the conversational depth of ChatGPT at its core.
(Source: The Verge)
