NotebookCHECK - Notebook Forum

English => News => Topic started by: Redaktion on July 31, 2024, 02:54:53

Title: 'Friend' launches as creepy AI gadget that could be straight out of Black Mirror
Post by: Redaktion on July 31, 2024, 02:54:53
An AI collar that listens in around the clock and expresses its thoughts freely - Friend is designed to combat loneliness and accompany users in everyday life. Instead of answering questions or controlling smart home devices, Friend is intended to primarily offer emotional support.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Friend-launches-as-creepy-AI-gadget-that-could-be-straight-out-of-Black-Mirror.869778.0.html
Title: Re: 'Friend' launches as creepy AI gadget that could be straight out of Black Mirror
Post by: LittleMore on July 31, 2024, 11:32:18
I think it is a scam. Their website and one uploaded video is there for a day. There are no names. Address they provided is ordinary house. And if you search for their company "My TabAl, Inc" (mentioned in ToS) allegedly registered in California, you find nothing.
Title: Re: 'Friend' launches as creepy AI gadget that could be straight out of Black Mirror
Post by: Steve1 on July 31, 2024, 12:01:39
Quote from: LittleMore on July 31, 2024, 11:32:18I think it is a scam.
Even if it's not, in this size it can only send everything you say to 3rd party, no local inference.
Do you want Avi Schiffmann listening on you 24/7?
Title: Re: 'Friend' launches as creepy AI gadget that could be straight out of Black Mirror
Post by: Julian M on July 31, 2024, 18:00:30
This is so sad on so many levels.

What's more, a company is surfing on loneliness and making it worse by putting out a product that is supposed to address (but won't really).