This Smart Pin Aims to free You from Your Smartphone

The Ai Pin, priced at $700, offers virtual assistance from OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft.

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It resembles a lapel pin and attaches to clothing with magnets, aiming to replace smartphone tasks.

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Despite buzz surrounding its design, the Ai Pin faces criticism for inaccuracies and technical issues.

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Humane, the startup behind the Ai Pin, received significant funding from companies like OpenAI and Microsoft.

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The device includes a camera, speaker, and cellular connection, but its performance falls short of expectations.

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Users navigate the pin's functions through finger taps and voice commands, including language translation.

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The Ai Pin's Vision feature analyzes surroundings but often provides inaccurate or irrelevant information.

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Its phone capabilities, including calls and music streaming, prove inferior to smartphones.

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Gary Marcus, an AI entrepreneur, highlights the challenge of ensuring reliable virtual assistance.

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Humane acknowledges shortcomings and aims to improve the Ai Pin's performance with user feedback.

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