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The Friend AI Pendant is not a product

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A superficial look at the Friend AI Pendant suggests another AI hardware entry, but its founder appears to be a narcissistic troll, indicating the device is not a genuine product.

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The Friend AI Pendant is not a product
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SILICON VALLEY, CALIFORNIA (JULY 30, 2026) — A superficial glance at the Friend AI Pendant suggests another entry in the burgeoning AI hardware market. It’s a wearable that gives you a virtual “friend” to confide in and maintain a relationship with.

A superficial glance at the “Friend” pendant’s founder suggests a raging narcissist troll.

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  • The Friend AI Pendant is a wearable that offers a virtual friend.
  • The founder is criticized as a narcissistic troll.
  • The article argues the pendant is not a real product.

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