“Friend” AI Pendant Markets Itself as Emotional Companion

[madmax]

The $129 “Friend” pendant is emerging as one of the most talked-about AI wearables, designed to read tone and emotion for empathetic responses. It sends proactive messages like words of encouragement before stressful events. Despite hype, the device faces backlash — particularly a vandalized NYC ad campaign calling it “surveillance capitalism.” Friend connects via Bluetooth and continuously listens for cues.

[Nahid Hossen]

AI friendship is a new frontier — but also kinda scary. ️
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[Abdul Khan]

If it helps people, then why not? But still kinda scary.