# OpenAI Bets on New AI Audio Model to Replace Screens

An episode of [AI Chat: AI News on Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, Perplexity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1669990482), 2 Jan 2026, 10 min.

Audio: https://content.rss.com/episodes/365073/2440622/ai-chat-podcast/2026_01_08_18_55_50_c77dd841-d2f6-45ea-bedb-0d434154ec20.mp3

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! In this episode, we explore how OpenAI is shifting its focus toward audio technologies and what that means for the broader tech industry as Silicon Valley increasingly questions the dominance of screens. We break down why audio is becoming a strategic battleground and how this shift could change the way we interact with AI and devices. • Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai • AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer • Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihustle - See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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