Feature request: an ambient ChatGPT ear device

What variant of Codex are you using?

Codex App (desktop)

What feature would you like to see?

A dedicated ambient ChatGPT ear device—an always-available “chat in your ears.” It should let people talk with ChatGPT naturally without looking at a screen, while keeping the conversation available wherever they are.

The device should support:

• Voice-first, low-latency conversation.
• Persistent context across sessions.
• A simple physical pause/resume control.
• Clear privacy and listening-state indicators.
• Seamless handoff to the Codex/ChatGPT app when a screen is useful.

Additional information

The core idea is a purpose-built ear device, not another screen interface: a comfortable, lightweight companion that makes ChatGPT feel always present without being intrusive.

A first prototype could focus on:

• Natural two-way voice interaction.
• Reliable pause, resume, and mute controls.
• Long battery life and comfortable all-day wear.
• Safe, obvious privacy states.
• Optional handoff to the desktop app for setup, history, and richer work.

I’d love to help lead the product design and engineering direction for this.

cc @sama @thsottiaux @jasonkwon @gdb