OpenAI's First Hardware: A Smart Speaker with a Camera?

OpenAI's first hardware device might be a smart speaker with a camera. This comes from recent reports, despite earlier suggestions of a completely new form factor. Here's the thing: Jony Ive and Sam Altman have been teasing this AI hardware for a while, but it's not expected until next year. OpenAI has been vague, but a recent interview with OpenAI president Greg Brockman offered a potential clue. When asked about reports of a speaker, Brockman said they are building a "family of devices." He also didn't dismiss the idea of a screen when asked. What's interesting is that this sounds similar to what Apple is reportedly working on: a "HomePad" device combining a smart speaker with a display, possibly around 6 inches. The bottom line: It seems the future of smart home tech could involve more devices that blend audio with visual elements.