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Humane AI is Silicon Valley’s biggest bet on AI so far. But can it live up to the hype? Let’s dive in!
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Can Silicon Valley’s Biggest AI Bet Live Up to the Hype?
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Humane's mission? To take away smartphone addiction and replace it with something better. Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, the co-founders of the company, envision a future full of AI, where screens are less important. The AI Pin is their first AI device, capable of being controlled through voice commands, taps, or even projecting a laser display on the palm.
This gadget, currently priced at $699 with a $24/month subscription, is more than just a gimmick. It goes beyond Siri and Alexa, navigating conversations seamlessly and offering features like precise text editing. But the real test is still ahead – as Humane gets ready to ship 100,000 pins in its first year.
To succeed, users must adapt to a new operating system, Cosmos, and be ready for a new way of interaction. Dictating texts, relinquishing the familiar zoom camera for wide-angle photos, and the occasional bug are all part of the AI Pin experience. The tech industry graveyard is full of failed wearables, and it’s up to Humane to not be its newest addition.
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and an investor in Humane, is an advocate for the potential of AI in computer interaction. Yet, he emphasizes that success hinges on user preference: "Maybe it’s a bridge too far, or maybe people are like, ‘This is much better than my phone.'"
Humane's goal is ambitious — to replicate the iPhone's utility without the addictive components. The AI Pin has Apple’s attention to detail and principles all over it. An example? Its "trust light" blinks when recording, showing Humane's commitment to transparency and user privacy.
If the device will be as big of a success as Silicon Valley hopes remains to be seen. Investors are betting big on Humane's potential, valuing the startup at $850 million before the product even launched. The company envisions an AI ecosystem similar to Apple's App Store, where developers create features for its operating system.
Humane's founders acknowledge the big challenge ahead: "Are we using our smartphones less? We’re using them differently." The question now is whether the world is ready for such a big change in our daily lives.
Do you think this device will be a success? |
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