Ryan Kailath

Ryan Kailath, an arts and culture reporter from WNYC/Gothamist, dives into the intriguing concept of the AI wearable called Friend. He discusses its marketing strategies, including subway ads that have been intentionally vandalized to spark conversation. Kailath shares insights into the product's claims of being a supportive companion and addresses questions surrounding data privacy and user safety. With early sales figures and a comparison to existing technology, he explores whether there’s a genuine need for such an AI companion in our lives.