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https://www.avcesar.com/enceinte-ia-openai-et-jony-ive-un-donut-magique-a-300-pour-2027-48238
OpenAI and Jony Ive's IA Speaker: A "$300 Magic Donut" for 2027
New details are emerging about the first consumer device to come from the collaboration between OpenAI and renowned designer Jony Ive. Expected to launch in 2027, this mysterious product is said to take the form of a small, portable smart speaker capable of analyzing its surroundings in real time.
AI-generated expected image
Rumors have been circulating for some time that OpenAI's first hardware device will arrive in 2027. This product is said to be fully portable and equipped with cameras and other high-end sensors, allowing it to understand and interact with the user's immediate environment.
OpenAI IA Speaker: Toroidal Design and Premium Finish
Bloomberg recently revealed more details about this. The device will adopt a hockey puck size (approximately 8 x 3 cm) and a striking donut shape (toroidal). It will also feature "moving elements to add personality" and is expected to be priced between $300 and $400.
Designed for mobility, it will be battery-powered for easy movement between rooms and will feature a premium metal finish reminiscent of Apple's design standards.
OpenAI IA Speaker: ChatGPT Integration and Tension with Apple
Internally, the artificial intelligence conversational model (certainly an optimized version of ChatGPT) promises to provide human-like natural responses. Visual LEDs will indicate when the device is listening. The connection to the Cupertino company goes beyond just design.
Apple is currently suing OpenAI for trade secret theft. In response to these accusations, OpenAI has defended itself by stating that it is "creating something entirely new and different from anything that exists at Apple."
It's worth noting that this very intriguing product (and other products currently in development) is the result of a direct collaboration between OpenAI, a leader in AI, and Jony Ive, the legendary designer who co-created the iPhone.
The latter left the California company in 2019 to establish his own design agency, which was eventually acquired by OpenAI. This "magic donut" is expected to be officially announced later this year, ahead of its anticipated launch in 2027.
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