Humane reveals Ai Pin at Paris Fashion Week

Humane, a tech startup founded by former Apple designers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno, has revealed its first product - the Ai Pin - at Paris Fashion Week. The wearable device was previewed in collaboration with fashion brand Coperni.

What's going on here?

Humane gave a sneak peek of its inaugural product, an AI-powered wearable called the Ai Pin, by having it worn by supermodel Naomi Campbell during the Coperni fashion show.

What does this mean?

Ai Pin is Humane's vision for AI-driven consumer tech that integrates seamlessly into daily life. The screenless, standalone wearable has sensors for natural interactions and doesn't need a smartphone. It uses optical recognition, laser projection, and Qualcomm's Snapdragon platform to enable AI capabilities. The full features will be unveiled on November 9th.

Why should I care?

This provides a first look at a new category of AI wearables for the post-smartphone era. With privacy built-in and a body-centric form, Humane aims to pioneer more personal, trust-based relationships between humans and AI. The preview highlights that the company is moving forward with shipping its first product. We may be entering the post-smartphone era of personal devices.