This is not the first time Brownlee has been accused of causing a company's downfall, as he previously negatively reviewed the Fisker Ocean car, after which the company laid off 15% of its staff and stopped production. However, some argue that the companies were already failing due to their own shortcomings. The criticism of Brownlee has also been viewed through a racial lens, with some suggesting that as a Black man, he is being held to a higher standard than his white counterparts.
Key takeaways:
- Humane AI's product, the Ai Pin, received negative reviews from tech reviewers, including popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), who called it the worst product he's ever reviewed.
- Some critics argue that Brownlee's influence, with his 18 million YouTube subscribers, could potentially harm or even bankrupt companies with his negative reviews.
- However, others argue that the criticism against Brownlee, who is Black, is racially biased, as he is the only reviewer receiving outsized criticism for his honest review.
- The incident highlights the growing influence of YouTubers and online influencers in the tech industry, who can potentially impact a company's success with their reviews.