Ex-Apple engineers create an AI button that looks like an iPod Shuffle – but can’t explain why
Ex-Apple engineers launch AI button resembling iPod Shuffle.
Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, ex-Apple engineers, have developed an AI device called Button, which looks like an iPod Shuffle and features a generative AI chatbot. While it aims to solve privacy issues associated with always-on devices, the creators have not clarified why this hardware is necessary when similar functions could be achieved through apps.
Key Takeaways
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The device, called Button, features a generative AI chatbot activated by pressing it.
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Chris Nolet and Ryan Burgoyne, former Apple engineers, designed the Button to address privacy concerns.
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The Button connects to earbuds or smart glasses via Bluetooth for audio responses.
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