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AI Necklace Aims to Combat Loneliness, One Conversation at a Time

Nicole Kristine Jovero
Last updated: August 7, 2024 3:26 am
Nicole Kristine Jovero
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  • AI necklace ‘Friend’ launches to combat loneliness.
  • The $99 device offers continuous AI companionship through a wearable pendant.
  • Harvard dropout Avi Schiffmann raised $2.5 million for the project, shipping in 2025.

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Always listening, always thereNot your digital therapist

Harvard dropout Avi Schiffmann has unveiled Friend, a $99 AI-powered necklace designed to be a constant companion.

The device, which connects to your phone via Bluetooth, aims to combat loneliness by providing a conversational partner throughout the day.

Always listening, always there

Friend’s unique feature is its ability to listen continuously and respond proactively.

Users can initiate conversations using a walkie-talkie button, receiving text responses through a companion app. The AI can also send unprompted messages, like wishing good luck before an important event.

Not your digital therapist

Schiffmann emphasizes that Friend is an “emotional toy” rather than a productivity tool or therapist substitute.

The startup has raised $2.5 million from notable investors and plans to start shipping in January 2025.

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