'Friend' launches as creepy AI gadget that could be straight out of Black Mirror

[Redaktion]

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

[LittleMore]

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.

[Steve1]

I 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?

[Julian M]

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).