AI Assistants Belong in Your Ears, Not on Your Face
The article argues that AI assistants are better suited for audio-based wearable devices rather than smart glasses. It suggests that glasses face significant social stigma and design limitations that hinder their adoption.
Why it matters
This perspective challenges the current industry trend of prioritizing AR glasses for AI integration, suggesting a shift toward hearables.
The tech industry has spent the past few years trying to convince us that the future of AI lives behind a pair of lenses. Meta is betting billions on it so far , Google is rolling out Android XR , Samsung is getting in on the glasses trend , and Snap is still trying to make Spectacles catch on .
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