OpenAI Develops Voice-Controlled AI Devices to Replace Screens, Plans 2026 Launch
Summary
OpenAI develops revolutionary voice-controlled AI devices set to eliminate screens entirely, planning to launch smart glasses and speakers by 2026 that create an 'ambient computer layer' controlled purely through speech, directly challenging tech giants Google, Amazon, Meta, and Apple in the emerging personal AI market.
Key Points
- OpenAI improves audio AI models in preparation for personal AI devices that users will control through voice commands rather than screens
- The company plans to release new audio models in Q1 2026 and launch its first personal AI device within a year, including glasses and smart speakers
- OpenAI aims to create an 'ambient computer layer' that eliminates the need for screens, competing with Google, Amazon, Meta and Apple in the personal AI device market