OpenAI is launching its first hardware device: AI-powered headphones named Dime. Designed for comfort and functionality, they use OpenAI's model to improve voice assistant interaction.
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OpenAI, renowned for its advancements in artificial intelligence, is gearing up to launch its first hardware device. Insiders reveal it will be AI-powered headphones that operate using OpenAI's own model.
Early rumors suggested smaller devices like a pendant or pen, but after consulting with former Apple chief designer Jony Ive, the company opted for a simpler, more practical approach: headphones focused on comfort and functionality. The new product is expected to be named Dime.
Development has temporarily slowed due to rising component costs, including high-speed HBM memory. However, OpenAI plans to complete the project by the end of this year, with a more advanced version to follow once component shortages ease.
These AI headphones mark OpenAI's first step into the hardware segment, likely offering new ways to interact with voice assistants and digital content, prioritizing convenience and a seamless user experience.