OpenAI's Smart Speaker Gambit: A Recipe for Disaster? OpenAI is betting big on smart speakers, despite the stagnant growth of this market.
According to IDC, shipments have been declining since 2022 and are projected to contract by 9. 6% by year end. The market has plateaued, with most users seeing no need to upgrade their existing devices.
The reasons for this decline are multifaceted, but primarily lie in the fact that cloud based updates can keep older devices functional.