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This video from the Limitless Podcast investigates a viral "leaked" advertisement for OpenAI's rumored hardware device, code-named "Dime." The hosts weigh the evidence to determine if the ad and the product are real or a sophisticated AI-generated hoax.
The "Dime" Leak Controversy- The Ad: A 35-second polished commercial appeared online featuring actor Alexander Skarsgård wearing stainless steel earbuds and interacting with a metallic, pebble-like device [ 00:14].
- The Backstory: A Reddit user claimed the ad was pulled from the Super Bowl at the last minute. A leaked FTP link later revealed the full high-quality video [ 02:37].
- Official Denial: OpenAI President Greg Brockman dismissed the leak as "fake news" [ 00:38], though the hosts suspect this may be a strategic denial due to production delays.
Evidence for Legitimacy- High Production Quality: The hosts argue the video is too polished to be current AI generation. Analysis via Claude AI suggested it was a "professionally shot live-action teaser" due to realistic time codes and consistent details [ 05:03].
- Influencer Payments: Tech reporter Max Weinbach revealed he was paid over $1,100 via PayPal by an entity to promote a tweet about the hardware, suggesting a real budget was behind the campaign [ 06:20].
- Hardware Roadmap: OpenAI is reportedly working with Jony Ive (LoveFrom) on a $6.5 billion project to create a suite of up to five devices, including a smart pen ("Gumdrop"), glasses, and the "Dime" puck [ 10:29], [ 11:17].
Obstacles and Competition- Manufacturing Delays: The hosts speculate the device was delayed until early 2027 due to the high cost and scarcity of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) [ 09:46], [ 12:03].
- The Ecosystem Problem: Unlike Apple or Google, OpenAI lacks a hardware ecosystem (operating system, cellular integration), which is a major hurdle for a standalone device [ 14:07].
- Market Rivals: OpenAI faces stiff competition from Meta’s Ray-Bans, Apple’s upcoming camera-equipped AirPods, and Chinese startups like Huawei, whose "FreeClip" buds look remarkably similar to the leaked "Dime" hardware [ 16:17], [ 17:21].
Watch the full video here: OpenAI's Secret New "Dime" Device Was Leaked
OpenAI's Secret New "Dime" Device Was Leaked
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