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AI bird feeder promises smarts but disappoints users

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The author recounts their experience with the Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro, an AI-powered device designed to identify birds. Initially impressed by the feeder's ability to attract and identify various species, the author's enthusiasm waned due to issues like attracting pests and the feeder's high cost. The device, which uses AI to recognize birds, ultimately led to a disappointing user experience. AI

IMPACT AI integration in consumer gadgets can offer novel features but may face challenges with cost and effectiveness.

RANK_REASON The item describes a consumer gadget with AI features, not a core AI development.

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AI bird feeder promises smarts but disappoints users

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    My brief romance with an AI bird feeder I miss my sweet tits. It started off promising enough. Dozens of tiny, colorful birds were drawn to my garden just a few

    My brief romance with an AI bird feeder I miss my sweet tits. It started off promising enough. Dozens of tiny, colorful birds were drawn to my garden just a few weeks after I mounted a $350 $269 Kiwibit Bird Feeder 2 Pro. "Looks like Great Tit!" read the firs… https://www. thever…

    LINKS theverge.com/…/smart-bird-feeders-attact-…

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