OpenAI President Confirms 'Family of Devices' Is in Development for AI Models

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OpenAI president Greg Brockman revealed in a YouTube interview that the company is developing a 'family of devices' designed for interacting with its AI models. Brockman did not confirm specific product details, including reports of a smart speaker planned for 2027 or a wearable similar to the Humane AI Pin. He offered no release timeline beyond saying the devices could be expected 'soon.' When questioned about a potential Apple lawsuit and its impact on OpenAI's hardware collaboration with former Apple designer Jony Ive, Brockman declined to elaborate fully.

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