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Ready or not, here come the AI gadgets, from "charms" to smart speakers
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Technology companies are bringing a slew of artificial intelligence-powered gadgets to market, never mind the apocalyptic risks.
Key facts
- The consumer AI revolution is beginning," Dan Ives, partner and senior managing director of boutique investment bank Yorkville Ives, told CBS News
- Last month that OpenAI is launching a $300 smart speaker
- The device, less than 2 inches long and less than 1 inch wide, can be pinned to clothing or worn as a necklace or wristband, according to the product description
- Meta unveiled the Muse Charm on Wednesday, a pocket-sized keychain with a 2-inch display and two cameras
Summary
The advent of generative AI, ushered in by the launch of ChatGPT in 2022, is now spawning a range of "intelligent" consumer products, from bag charms and smart speakers to digital work badges, that companies say will make people's lives easier. "The consumer AI revolution is beginning," Dan Ives, partner and senior managing director of boutique investment bank Yorkville Ives, told CBS News. "Trillions of dollars being spent, that's why you're going to see more and more AI gadgets," he added. Meta, with the metaverse seemingly in the rearview mirror, announced this week a handheld device powered by its Muse personal AI agent, while tech giants including Microsoft, OpenAI and Samsung have also introduced AI-powered products aimed at consumers.