In a major breakthrough in the wearable AI space, a US-based company launched Limitless Pendant, an AI-powered device that captures insights from the wearer’s life. According to its creators, the Pendant safeguards user privacy and upholds confidentiality in digital interactions. 

A revolutionary feature, Consent Mode, has been incorporated to enable selective voice recording by identifying and capturing only the voices of individuals who have granted consent. 

In an introduction video of the product, Dan Siroker, co-founder and CEO at Limitless, said, “Limitless augments, does not replace human intelligence with artificial intelligence to overcome the brain’s limitations, specifically our memory and our focus. Our brains are bombarded with notifications and information. Multitasking is a myth. We can only really do one thing at a time”. 

Balancing AI and Data Privacy

There are legitimate concerns about privacy and security with the amount of personal data collected and transmitted by wearables. According to Siroker, ad-driven companies like Facebook have promoted convenience should come at the cost of privacy. 

And so to address data privacy concerns, Confidential Cloud has been introduced in Limitless. It delivers the same privacy guarantees as Rewind (also a personalised AI pendant) but with the convenience of being in the cloud. 

Unlike public cloud, this ensures data is safe from the employer, the software provider, and the government. Further, the Confidential Cloud offers unparalleled security measures, ensuring that user data remains encrypted and inaccessible without explicit user authorisation even under legal compulsion.

Will it Replace Smartphones? 

Humane AI spent the last year making the case that the Ai Pin will replace smartphones, allowing people to interact more with the real world. Currently launched only in the US, it costs USD 700, plus a USD 24.99 monthly subscription.

But recently, it received a mixed reaction as one of the reviewers, Marques Brownlee wrote, “This thing is bad at almost everything it does, basically all the time.” 

And now, with the Limitless Pendant, slated to begin shipping in August at USD 99, the question arises: will it deliver as promised?

The CEO has proudly announced exceeding 10,000 orders within a single day of the product’s launch. While Marc Andreessen, co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, has defined this innovation as ‘the future’. 

Post the announcement, many people are curious to try the new product while few define this as the ‘first proper AI wearable device’. 

There is also a discussion about how the Humane Ai Pin can improve based on this Pendant’s innovation. 

By striking a balance between wearables, AI, and data privacy, the full potential of these technologies can be unlocked while prioritising responsible and ethical handling of personal data. 

With major announcements concerning privacy, consent mode, and confidential cloud, the Limitless AI Pendant is poised to provide a personalised AI experience.  The future can’t get any more exciting than this.