How this tiny device became a symbol for the backlash against AI

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An unassuming circular pendant slightly larger than a quarter has been at the center of a massive uproar. The chief executive behind it isn’t fazed.
Avi Schiffmann, 23, created the Friend pendant to be an artificial intelligence companion for users. He was inspired after realizing that,…

This story appeared on edition.cnn.com, 2025-11-16 00:00:00.
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