The AI Pin's high price, unproven technology, and potential battery issues make it a risky purchase. There are also doubts about the usefulness of the AI integration and its tendency to fabricate facts. While Humane's full announcement is awaited, initial impressions suggest that the device may not be a popular or wise purchase.
Key takeaways:
- Humane, a secretive Silicon Valley startup, is set to unveil its AI Pin, a small device that uses AI to assist users throughout their day. However, leaked documents have raised concerns about the device's viability and the company's future.
- The AI Pin will cost $699 and requires a $24 monthly T-Mobile subscription to access Microsoft and OpenAI's AI models. The device doesn't have a screen and instead projects its output onto the user's hand.
- There are concerns about the device's battery life as it will ship with two additional "battery boosters". Humane is also collaborating with Tidal to allow an "AI DJ" to choose the user's music, leaving the compatibility with other music streaming services unclear.
- Despite the company's high-profile executive suite and significant investor funding, there are doubts about the usefulness of the AI integration in a day-to-day setting, and the device's overall appeal to consumers.