The AI Tamagotchis are coming

OpenAI and Meta are betting that dedicated AI hardware can finally gain traction by pairing useful agent software with consumer-friendly, “cute” devices—an approach meant to overcome the backlash and disappointment that sank earlier AI gadgets. For CIOs, the strategic signal is that AI interfaces may move beyond phones and PCs into always-on, personalized endpoints, which could reshape employee workflows, customer engagement, and future device management, but only if the software delivers clear, reliable value.