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I Witnessed the Future of AI, and It’s a Broken Toy

Apr 30, 2024 - theatlantic.com
The Rabbit R1, a new AI device, has been launched with a lot of hype but has failed to deliver on its promises. The device, which is supposed to perform tasks like identifying objects, playing songs, and summoning an Uber, often fails to connect or perform tasks correctly. Despite its relatively affordable price and interesting features, the device has been criticized for its lack of functionality and the fact that many of its tasks could be performed on a smartphone.

The company behind the Rabbit R1, Rabbit, has been accused of misrepresenting its technology. The device was supposed to be able to learn any app, but it launched with the ability to use just four. The company's CEO, Jesse Lyu, has promised to fix any bugs and improve the device, but it remains to be seen whether the Rabbit R1 can live up to its hype.

Key takeaways:

  • The Rabbit R1 is an AI device that promises to perform various tasks through voice command, but it often fails to deliver on these promises.
  • The device is part of a trend of 'thingification' where AI is incorporated into physical devices, but many of these products, including the R1, are criticized for being more hype than substance.
  • Rabbit's CEO, Jesse Lyu, has made ambitious claims about the R1's capabilities, but the device currently only works with four apps and many promised features are not yet available.
  • The launch of the R1 highlights the tension between Silicon Valley's culture of rapid development and high consumer expectations for quality and functionality.
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