Humane Shifts Focus: Sells AI Tech to HP, Discontinues AI Pin
In a surprising move, Humane, the company behind the innovative AI Pin, has announced the sale of its key AI capabilities to HP for $116 million. This deal marks a significant pivot for Humane, which will cease selling its AI Pin device.
What Does This Mean for Current AI Pin Users?
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- Operational Lifespan: AI Pins that have already been sold will continue to function until 3 PM ET on February 28th, 2025. After this deadline, these devices will no longer connect to Humane’s servers, rendering features like calling, messaging, AI queries/responses, and cloud access unusable.
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- Data Preservation: Users are advised to download any photos, videos, and notes stored on their AI Pins before the shutdown to prevent permanent data loss.
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- Refunds and Returns: Refunds are available only for AI Pins within the 90-day return window from their original shipment date. Refund requests must be submitted by February 27th, 2025.