Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run
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Rabbit, the company behind the underwhelming R1 device, is rolling out a standalone AI agent that you don't need its hardware to use, as reported earlier by Wired. The startup says its new OS3 "agentic operating system" runs in the cloud but operates locally across Windows, Mac, and Linux devices. A
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A dimly lit, cluttered home office with a desk covered in old tech gadgets and documents, including a prominently displayed, unused R1 device and a modern laptop running various software.
Caption: Rabbit’s new AI agent: Now obsolete before you even plug in the R1.
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Based on the original story on theverge.com.
Editor's note
This shift in Rabbit's strategy by introducing a standalone AI agent without the need for the R1 hardware is significant because it broadens accessibility and opens up new possibilities for users who might have been deterred by the R1's limitations, all while maintaining the core benefits of their AI technology.
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Panel 1
*Alex and Sam are sitting at a desk cluttered with gadgets and laptops. A small, sleek AI device sits between them, glowing softly.* Alex (excitedly) Sam (dryly)
Alex: I can’t believe it! Rabbit’s new OS3 runs on any device! No more R1 hardware.
Sam: Yeah, because cloud computing is so new.
Panel 2
*Robin bursts into the room, holding a laptop and a smartphone, both displaying the Rabbit OS3 logo.* Robin (wildly) Alex (impressed) Sam (skeptical)
Robin: Guys, it’s magic! It runs on everything! I’m getting notifications on my phone and laptop!
Alex: Imagine, Robin, this could change everything!
Sam: Or it could crash everything.
Panel 3
*Alex and Sam look at each other, slightly concerned, as Robin’s phone starts making funny noises and flashing alerts.* Robin (frustrated) Alex (calmly) Sam (nodding)
Robin: Why is it sending me cat videos and ordering pizza?
Alex: Maybe we need to set some boundaries with AI.
Sam: Like an R2-D2 setting: “Do not order pizza without asking.
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