#OpenAI is prioritising #audioAI, unifying teams to develop an #audiofirst #personaldevice expected in a year. This aligns with the tech industry’s shift towards #audiointerfaces, with companies like Meta, Google, and Tesla integrating #voiceassistants into various devices. OpenAI’s new model, anticipated in early 2026, aims for #naturalconversation flow and envisions a family of companion-like devices. https://techcrunch.com/2026/01/01/openai-bets-big-on-audio-as-silicon-valley-declares-war-on-screens/?eicker.news #tech #media #news