The New Friend AI Pendant Can Now Talk Back to You

Friend has launched a second-generation AI pendant with a built-in speaker that can speak responses aloud and uses newer OpenAI models.

The device comes with a fixed voice and personality, and its price has risen to $249.

An optional $10 monthly subscription adds longer memory, and the pendant is now available to buy online.

Friend and founder Avi Schiffmann remain under scrutiny as criticism of the company’s ads and dystopian branding continues.