GoKawiilRabbit launches OS3, an AI agent that runs without its R1 hardware
Rabbit has released OS3, a cloud-based 'agentic operating system' that works locally on Windows, Mac and Linux machines rather than requiring its R1 device. Users can link up to five devices and preferred AI models, and access OS3 via a desktop site, messaging apps like Telegram or iMessage, or the R1. Founder Jesse Lyu told Wired that Rabbit has stopped manufacturing the R1 but is developing a new 'cyberdeck' device to run OS3 within months.
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The shift suggests Rabbit is distancing itself from its poorly received R1 hardware while trying to keep its AI software relevant across common platforms, which could broaden its user base beyond gadget buyers. Rabbit's privacy claims—that it won't store or sell user data, though it retains chat logs—may face scrutiny given reliance on third-party AI providers with their own data policies.
- Rabbit's OS3 runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux without needing the R1 device.
- The company has stopped manufacturing the R1 and is building a new 'cyberdeck' device for OS3.
- Rabbit says it won't sell user data but retains chat and memory logs on its servers.
Source: theverge.com — Emma Roth, 2026-09-22
Published there as: “Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run”
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