I'm not going to sugarcoat it. Standalone ai devices have a tougher time. They are, how you might say, . Heck, the . The show must go on, though, so here's another ai pin that will probably make Marques Brownlee's hair fall out when it officially launches.
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NotePin automatically records and transcribes conversations, and that’s about it. I think this could be useful for students, as it would put an end to the cruel punishment known as “note-taking.” The same goes for people caught up in an endless kaleidoscope of meetings.
ai is involved in a number of ways. First, this device isn't limited to English. The pin can transcribe and translate 59 languages, with more on the way. It will also supposedly pay attention to context to correctly name each speaker and organize the talk into something resembling a script.
Finally, there's an ai analytics component that sums it all up. This data is accessible via a chat window, so you can ask specific questions about any of the dozens of conversations you've had while wearing the pin.
The NotePin is small and lightweight, with the company claiming it weighs about the same as an AA battery. This form factor will allow users to place it almost anywhere, so it won’t be as obvious as the very hot (and heavy) Humane ai pin. Pre-orders are available now, and the price is quite reasonable at $170. However, an $80 annual subscription is required if you want to record more than 300 minutes of audio per month.
But I'm not done. This is where things get weird. This is just the first step in the company's plans for something great. Plaud hopes to one day use the trove of recordings to create a “digital twin” of each user. ai-wearable/” rel=”nofollow noopener” target=”_blank” data-ylk=”slk:according to an interview with Wired;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas” class=”link “>.
“One day, we'll be able to use ai to reproduce ourselves, to create a real digital twin. It's kind of a grand mission, and we think if we can help users connect with so many memories, it's going to be a great thing,” said Plaud CEO Nathan Hsu.
However, Hsu says this dream may take “decades” to become a reality, so at least he’s being realistic, unlike all the other ai companies. Also, I don’t want a digital twin. One of me is enough, thank you very much.
For now, though, there's the NotePin. I don't see any reason why it shouldn't work (for the most part) as advertised. I also don't see why anyone would need it when they already carry around a computer with a microphone that could easily host the software to do everything the NotePin can do. I shrug.
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