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AI Companion 'Friend' Aims to Combat Loneliness
2024-07-30 23:55:08
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AI Companion 'Friend' Aims to Combat Loneliness

Avi Schiffmann, a Harvard dropout, is developing an AI device named Friend, priced at $99, to provide companionship and alleviate loneliness by engaging with users. The device, resembling a glowing orb, connects to smartphones via Bluetooth and encourages communication through a companion app.

Positioned as an 'emotional toy,' Friend diverges from typical AI hardware startups, focusing on emotional support over task management. Schiffmann's $50 million valued project has garnered $2.5 million in funding and is set to ship in January 2025, creating ephemeral yet profound relationships without data storage.

Friend.com aims to evolve into a platform bridging real-life and AI friendships, with plans for diverse digital relationship exploration.

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