I’m supportive of many AI advances, but the idea of an almost hidden audio device recording everything I say, every conversation, all interactions, even within the home and in private locations is terrifying.
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The only thing more terrifying is knowing other people are recording 24/7 and using a device that is designed so that they themselves forget they’re wearing it.
Imagine having a casual conversation with a friend, but everything you’ve said is in their AI memory bank. Or a quick conversation with a student in a corridor. Or that late night conversation in a bar…
I do appreciate that there are uses for this and some safeguards, but the main winners must be the #GenAI companies who get vast quantities of fresh conversational and unlimited access to day-by-day private lives.
But perhaps, like Linus, you’ll find the automatic diary, feedback on your parenting style, and productivity boosts worth the trade-off.
Here’s a summary of benefits and concerns relating to AI pendants like this one. They’re all extracted from the discussion in the original X post. Yes, I did use GenAI to help prepare this. But at least you know that.
Thomas Lancaster
@DrLancaster_1
Computer Science academic. Technology and generative AI enthusiast. Known for research into academic integrity and contract cheating.