Link: Your new AI Friend is almost ready to meet you

Avi Schiffmann discussed his latest venture, an artificial intelligence (AI) companion named 'Friend.' The AI, originally named 'Tab', is embedded in a wearable pendant and has been Schiffmann’s development project for several years. Unlike productivity-focused AIs such as Microsoft's 'Recall' or Humane’s 'AI Pin', 'Friend' has a different goal — companionship. Rather than augmenting tasks, it aims to provide emotional support and act as a brainstorming partner for its users. For Schiffmann, 'Friend' is not designed to replace human interactions but to complement them. He predicts that personal AI companions like 'Friend' could become a common part of people's social circles, offering convenience and companionship. #

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