Welcome to the forefront of conversational AI as we explore the fascinating world of AI chatbots in our dedicated blog series. Discover the latest advancements, applications, and strategies that propel the evolution of chatbot technology. From enhancing customer interactions to streamlining business processes, these articles delve into the innovative ways artificial intelligence is shaping the landscape of automated conversational agents. Whether you’re a business owner, developer, or simply intrigued by the future of interactive technology, join us on this journey to unravel the transformative power and endless possibilities of AI chatbots.
In June, OpenAI acquired io, a company started by famed Apple designer Sir Jony Ive. Ever since the acquisition was announced, there have been wild speculations about ChatGPT-powered gear, but so far, no official revelation has been made regarding the device(s) borne out of the partnership. Now, a reliable outlet reports that the AI giant is working on a whole line-up of AI hardware.
According to The Information, the company has been poaching top hardware talent from Apple and working with supply chain players that have been long-term partners of the company. And it seems there are a whole bunch of AI-powered gadgets planned for the foreseeable future.
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“One of the products OpenAI has talked to suppliers about making resembles a smart speaker without a display, the people said. OpenAI has also considered building glasses, a digital voice recorder, and a wearable pin, and is targeting late 2026 or early 2027 for the release of its first devices, one of the people said,” claims the report.
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that OpenAI is working on a “new device that will move consumers beyond screens.” It is, however, unclear what exactly it looks like, and whether it’s going to be a wearable.
Before OpenAI announced its multi-billion dollar acquisition, the two companies had already worked together in secret for a couple of years, exploring “headphones and other devices with cameras.” It appears that the first AI device from OpenAI will be hybrid in many ways.
“The product will be capable of being fully aware of a user’s surroundings and life, will be unobtrusive, able to rest in one’s pocket or on one’s desk, and will be a third core device a person would put on a desk after a MacBook Pro and an iPhone,” The Wall Street Journal exclusively reported in May.
So far, multiple companies have experimented with AI hardware. Humane’s AI Pin proved to be a short-lived failure, and the Rabbit R1 isn’t making any huge waves either. The Plaud Note is an exception and has done exceedingly well. It would be interesting to see how OpenAI manages to shake up a nascent segment and find its “iPhone moment.”
Over the past few months, numerous cases have emerged where interactions with AI chatbots have gone haywire, culminating in lost lives, medical trauma, and incidents of psychosis. Experts suggest young users could be particularly vulnerable, especially when they’re going through emotional turmoil. ChatGPT-maker OpenAI says it will soon warn parents about such behavior.
What’s changing?
The domain of AI has quickly gone from seeking answers from a chatbot to getting multi-step web-based work done for you, like booking restaurant tables, adding stuff to your Amazon cart, and performing deep back-and-forth research. But it looks like the answers you get, especially when it comes to online shopping, depend on the AI chatbot you are using.
“Platforms disagree on brand recommendations for 61.9% of queries,” says an analysis conducted by BrightEdge. The company assessed tens of thousands of shopping-related questions that were provided to ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Google’s AI Mode in Search.
Social media began as a tool for staying connected with the people you love. Over time, its harms were exposed, leading to these platforms building parental control tools. It seems a similar movement for AI chatbots, starting with the one that started it all — ChatGPT.
OpenAI has announced that it is exploring parental guardrails while using ChatGPT. “We will also soon introduce parental controls that give parents options to gain more insight into, and shape, how their teens use ChatGPT,” the company said in a blog post.
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