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Elissa Welle
Journalist from The Verge who tested and reported on the viral AI scanning 'pen' and discussed its practical limitations and classroom implications.
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Nov 21, 2025
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TNW 414: Viral TikTok AI Pen Flunks The Test - Hyped AI Smart Pen Flops
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Dan Moren, a seasoned technology journalist at Six Colors, joins Sabrina Ortiz from ZDNet and Elissa Welle from The Verge for a lively discussion. They delve into the expansion of Apple Wallet's digital ID feature and the potential dangers of AI-powered toys like the FoloToy. Sabrina highlights Google's Gemini 3 rollout and its sleek features, while Elissa shares her firsthand experience with a viral AI pen that promises academic advantages, but ultimately falls short due to poor accuracy and impracticality in real-world use.
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