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Oct 2023
39m 42s

Debating personal AI hardware with Rewin...

Jason Calacanis
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Today’s show:

Rewind CEO Dan Siroker joins Jason to discuss the new Rewind Pendant AI device that can record conversations (1:08), debate privacy and ethical concerns around covert recording (9:32), and much more!

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(0:00) Jason kicks off the show

(1:08) Dan breaks down the Rewind Pendant

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(9:32) Privacy and ethical concerns around covert recording

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(21:47) Comparisons to products like Google Glass and Humane

(24:15) Design considerations and the best use cases for Rewind Pendant

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(31:32) The need for thoughtful development of personal AI and the value of open feedback

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