I Hate My Friend: The chatbot-enabled Friend necklace eavesdrops on your life and provides a running commentary that’s snarky and unhelpful. Worse, it can also make the people around you uneasy. (Kylie Robison, Wired)
Summary
- The device shows its "mood" through changing text colors—red for intensity, dark red for anger.
- Even AI enthusiasts at tech events found the always-listening pendant socially unacceptable.
- Should AI companions prioritize brutal honesty over basic social courtesy?
