Wearable AI Device 'Friend' Sparks Debate Over AI Companionship and Privacy
Avi Schiffmann, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, has developed 'Friend,' a wearable AI device designed to simulate companionship by listening and creating 'memories' of user interactions. The device, which retails for $129, has sparked controversy, particularly following a $1 million marketing campaign in New York City. Critics have vandalized advertisements, expressing concerns over AI's role in human relationships, privacy, and surveillance. Schiffmann defends the device as a means to provide companionship and support, arguing that it can enhance human relationships by offering a unique form of interaction. 
