OpenAI, known for creating ChatGPT, is preparing to launch its first smart device in July. However, the device does not align with the expectations of a common technology gadget, such as smartphones, headphones or other wearables that dominate the current scenario.
Unveiling the first new OpenAI hardware on the market
Instead of a conventional device, the ChatGPT developer will present the ‘Codex Micro’, a microtablet designed to optimize the use of Codex, its powerful programming tool. This release underscores the growing trend of AI companies creating specialized hardware to interact more efficiently with their models, focusing on optimizing the productivity of developers who utilize artificial intelligence assistance for coding.
Detailing the features of ‘Codex Micro’ by OpenAI
Presented at the AI Engineer World Fair in San Francisco, the ‘Codex Micro’ appears as an input device under the Codex brand, developed in partnership with Work Louder. This company is recognized for its hardware accessories, such as mechanical keyboards and macro pads, which feature configurable keys and buttons.
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Functionalities and proposed use of the innovative ‘Codex Micro’
Essentially a micropad, the ‘Codex Micro’ is similar to Work Louder’s Creator Micro 2. The device has 13 mechanical buttons, a joystick and a touch sensor, features that allow users to customize shortcuts and actions in different applications. During the event, OpenAI spokesperson Dominic Cundell described the device as a keyboard optimized to improve speed and efficiency in using Codex.
Expected benefits for developers with the ‘Codex Micro’ interface
While details about ‘Codex Micro”s modifications from the standard model are not entirely clear, users are expected to have access to unique shortcuts to the Codex encoding agent. This can significantly simplify work, making it possible to use Codex functions with a physical controller, eliminating the need to repeatedly copy and paste text or switch between different interfaces.
Details about product launch date and availability
OpenAI has confirmed that ‘Codex Micro’ will be made available on July 15th. However, it has not yet been announced whether the launch will have global reach or whether it will be restricted to specific markets. It is important to note that ‘Codex Micro’ does not integrate the artificial intelligence hardware projects that OpenAI develops in collaboration with Jony Ive, former chief designer at Apple, which include, among others, a new type of smartphone.