OpenAI president Greg Brockman recently dished out some tantalizing tidbits about the company’s AI future during a chat with Joanna Stern on YouTube. He proclaimed that OpenAI is crafting a “family of devices” to interact with its AI models—think gadgets galore, from smart speakers to wearable wonders like the Humane AI pin. But here’s the kicker: Brockman didn’t confirm whether one of these devices will be the rumored smart speaker launching in 2027 or perhaps a sleeker wearable akin to the AI pin we’ve been drooling over.
The big question is: when will these futuristic toys hit our shelves? Brockman gave us a tantalizing hint—”you can expect them soon”—but no concrete release date. It’s like waiting for Santa Claus on a sunny July day—exciting, but you’re not sure if he’ll bring the presents this year or next.
And what about Apple’s lawsuit against OpenAI? Could it throw a wrench into OpenAI’s plans with former Apple designer Jony Ive at the helm? Brockman brushed off the concern, saying, “We are focused on …” (the article trails off, leaving us to wonder if he’ll finish with something like “we’re too busy innovating to care!”). It sounds plausible, but does it really quell the doubts about Apple’s impact?
So, here we stand: OpenAI teasing a whole family of AI devices, smart speakers vying for our living rooms, wearables promising hands-free brilliance, and Apple’s lawsuit in the background. Are these gadgets just hype, or will they revolutionize how we chat with AI? Only time—and perhaps Brockman’s next interview—will tell!

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