OpenAI developing screenless smart speaker as consumer hardware device with mobile capabilities

According to Bloomberg and TechCrunch, OpenAI is developing a screenless, mobile smart speaker designed as a personified AI companion for the home, with mechanical elements that can move independently. The device will integrate with ChatGPT, access user data including emails, and was developed with help from former Apple engineers. Bloomberg reports the speaker is still in development and represents OpenAI's primary consumer hardware initiative.