OpenAI developing screenless speaker with moving parts as ChatGPT companion

Bloomberg reported that a new prototype device is being developed to serve as a physical embodiment of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, featuring “mechanical elements that can move on their own.” The design aims to create a tangible companion that interacts with users through motion and speech, bridging the gap between conversational AI and a material presence.

According to the report, the device’s autonomous mechanical components are intended to convey a sense of companionship, allowing it to respond to prompts with gestures that mirror human-like behavior. By integrating ChatGPT’s language capabilities with kinetic hardware, the project seeks to offer a novel user experience where the AI’s output is not only heard but also seen in motion, potentially expanding the ways consumers engage with conversational agents.