AI Startup Humane Set to Release GPT-4 Powered Personal Assistant Pin with Privacy Indicator

Humane's AI Pin, a screen-free personal assistant device using OpenAI's GPT-4, features a projector for visual needs and a privacy "Trust Light", signalling when recording is active; set for launch on November 9th.

• Humane, an AI startup co-founded by former Apple designers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has developed the AI Pin which integrates OpenAI's sophisticated language model GPT-4 and Humane's proprietary software. The pin enables the wearer to make calls, answer complicated questions and perform other AI personal assistant functions.
• The AI Pin, a standalone device, avoids the need for a screen by projecting visual information onto the wearer's hand. This approach is part of Humane's vision of moving away from screen-based technology towards smaller devices that can enhance human connection.
• To limit concerns over privacy, Humane has designed the AI Pin with a 'Trust Light', a visual indicator that glows when the pin's built-in camera, microphone, or sensors are active. This lets individuals around the wearer know when the Pin is recording or listening.
• Humane aims to provide a more affordable AI solution in comparison to tech giants like Apple through its AI Pin. It circumvents the considerable expense of developing a unique, large language model by utilizing OpenAI's GPT-4 and combining it with Humane's proprietary software.
• The Humane AI Pin is set to launch on November 9th. While it's yet to be seen how it will be priced and when it will ship to customers, it's thought that the Pin could serve as a valuable tool for individuals with disabilities owing to its screenless design and focus on reduced dependency on sight.

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