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Avi Schiffmann's Friend AI Pendant gets an expensive, personality-locked update

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Avi Schiffmann has released a new iteration of his AI companion, the Friend AI Pendant. This updated version is more costly than its predecessor and offers no customization for its personality. The device is described as controversial, with a focus on privacy and security. AI

IMPACT This update to a controversial AI companion offers limited customization and increased cost, potentially impacting user adoption and privacy concerns.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for a niche AI companion device.

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Avi Schiffmann's Friend AI Pendant gets an expensive, personality-locked update

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The New # FriendAI # Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial # AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t c

    The New # FriendAI # Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial # AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality. # privacy # security https://www. wired.com/story/the-friend-2-n ecklace-can-talk-back-to-you-now…

    LINKS wired.com/…/the-friend-2-necklace-can-tal…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t chan

    📰 The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You Avi Schiffmann has a new version of his controversial AI companion. It’s more expensive, and you can’t change its personality. 📰 Source: Feed: All Latest 🔗 Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/https://www.wired.com/story/the-fr…

    LINKS web.archive.org/…/the-friend-2-necklace-c… web.archive.org

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