Tech News Weekly (Audio) TNW 408: OpenAI DevDay: ChatGPT OS? - Meet Casio's Smart AI-Powered Companion
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Oct 9, 2025 Sabrina Ortiz, a technology reporter at ZDNet, dives into OpenAI's ambitious plans unveiled at Dev Day, including a new Apps SDK that aims to make ChatGPT function like an operating system. She explains how integrated apps could streamline user experiences and enhance workflows. Additionally, discussion touches on potential security concerns with AI tech, including Casio's AI-powered toy, Mothlin, and the UK’s ongoing debate on backdoor encryption for iPhone users. They also explore the consumer risks associated with the 'Buy Now, Pay Later' model.
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First Impressions Of Casio's AI Pet
- Amanda describes the Casio Moflin (Mishmish) as a long-haired orange guinea pig–like AI pet that develops personality over weeks.
- She shares early impressions of interaction, naming, and public reactions while testing its behavior and sounds.
Sensors, Not Cameras, Drive Personality
- The Moflin lacks a camera but includes microphones, gyroscope, and touch sensors to shape behavior from interaction data.
- Amanda questions long-term value versus price, comparing it to legacy electronic pets and entry-level consumer hardware.
Business Questions Behind A Cute Robot
- Casio's move into AI pets raises questions about target market, support lifespan, and corporate incentives for data collection.
- High price positions Moflin as non-ubiquitous hardware that may rely on ongoing service support to justify cost.