[OpenAI Plans to Launch a Home Smart Speaker as Its First Hardware Product] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on July 15, OpenAI is developing a screenless, portable smart speaker as an AI companion device with human-like traits. It can integrate with and control smart home appliances while fully leveraging the capabilities of ChatGPT. The core design feature of this device is its ability to continuously perform personalized iterations based on a deep understanding of user habits, proactively providing services to users. Its most notable highlight is its unique personality traits, enabling it to establish a human-like emotional connection with users. OpenAI plans to officially unveil this product this year and launch it to the market in 2027. However, the project may face delays due to a lawsuit filed by Apple, accusing OpenAI of stealing its trade secrets to accelerate the development of its own hardware devices.