OpenAI Has a New Keypad for ChatGPT
OpenAI has a new keypad. The name of the device is Micro. It costs two hundred and thirty dollars. It works with ChatGPT. Some coders do not like this keypad. They say it is a prank. Also, Apple has a lawsuit against OpenAI. Apple says OpenAI stole trade secrets.
OpenAI has a new product. It is a small keypad. The name of the keypad is Micro. This is the first hardware from OpenAI. It works with the computer program ChatGPT. A company named Work Louder helps OpenAI. They make this new keypad together.
The keypad has a very high price. It costs two hundred and thirty dollars. People can connect the keypad with Bluetooth. They can also use a USB cable. The small device is heavy and strong. It comes in a clean white box.
Look at the top of the keypad. There are six soft light buttons. These buttons are for the AI agents. You can change the settings in ChatGPT. There are six control keys below them. You can use these keys for commands.
The buttons use different light colours. A white light means the agent is quiet. A blue light shows the agent thinks. A green light means a task ends. But a red light shows a problem. Learn these simple colour codes.
There is also a special voice button. You hold the button and you speak. You talk to the computer program. You press the send button. The computer program does the work now. This makes your work fast and easy.
Some coders do not like this device. They write bad reviews on the internet. One person calls the keypad a prank. Many people prefer standard computer keyboards. They do not want this expensive tool.
But other news is in the tech world. Apple is angry with OpenAI now. Apple has a lawsuit against OpenAI. Apple talks about theft of trade secrets. Also, OpenAI makes a smart home tool. Old Apple workers build this home device.
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What is the name of the new keypad?
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- 01“It has a very high price.”
- 02“This is the first hardware from OpenAI.”
- 03“Learn these simple colour codes.”
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🔑Key Phrases
This phrase is useful for describing products that cost a lot of money.
This smartphone has a very high price.
Describes minimalist packaging common in modern electronics.
The watch comes in a clean white box.
This is a key legal term used to describe taking commercial ideas.
The company filed a case for theft of trade secrets.
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OpenAI Has a New Keypad for ChatGPT
💬Discussion Questions
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Is a small keypad useful for your daily work?
Opinion - 2
Do you prefer typing on a keyboard or speaking to your computer?
Compare - 3
Will computer keypads disappear in the future?
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What electronic products do you use every day?
Personal - 5
Is two hundred and thirty dollars too expensive for a computer accessory?
Evaluate - 6
How do you feel when you use new technology?
Personal - 7
Why do some people prefer standard keyboards?
Opinion - 8
Will Apple and OpenAI work together again in the future?
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