Friend re-launches its AI pendant with a speaker that talks to you, for twice the price
The AI pendant company Friend has relaunched its product with a new speaker feature, doubling the price to $249. The company previously faced public backlash and protests regarding the societal impact of AI-driven dependency.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing debate over the value proposition of consumer AI hardware and the public's skepticism toward AI-integrated social devices.
Do you remember Friend? The Friend that launched an AI pendant, spent $1.8 million of its $2.5 million to acquire friend.com, and plastered the NYC subway with ads promoting artificial companionship?
Yeah well, if you didn’t remember, Friend is back. And now, it’s twice the price.
[Media: https://twitter.com/friend/status/2082827641338658873?s=20]
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