Rabbit’s new AI agent doesn’t need an R1 to run — SkimNews
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- Rabbit is rolling out OS3, a cloud-hosted "agentic operating system" that operates locally across Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs without requiring the R1 hardware the startup originally built it for
- OS3 supports up to five devices per account and lets users pick preferred AI models, with the system automatically determining which devices, files, apps, and models it needs to complete a given task
- Rabbit has stopped manufacturing the R1 device but is still pursuing hardware, with founder Jesse Lyu telling Wired the company is building a new vibe-coding "cyberdeck" that will run OS3 and launch within "months"
- OS3 is accessible beyond the desktop via a dedicated web site and paired messaging apps including Telegram and iMessage, in addition to the R1 itself
- Rabbit claims OS3 will not store, copy, use, or sell user data, though it will retain chat histories and derived memories on its servers, with third-party AI providers governed by their own privacy policies
Why it matters: Rabbit is effectively conceding that the R1 was a misstep by decoupling its AI agent from the device, yet it still wants to sell hardware via a 'cyberdeck' — meaning buyers are being asked to bet on a second Rabbit device. The privacy stance also leaves a carve-out: chats and memories stay on Rabbit's servers even as the company pledges not to sell the underlying data.
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