Indian-origin techie unveils AI device that captures every moment: 'Infinite memory of your life'
San Francisco: Advait Paliwal, a 21-year-old Indian-origin techie based in San Francisco, has introduced an innovative wearable AI device named 'Iris,' which aims to provide users with what he describes as "infinite memory." The device automatically captures a photograph every minute, storing these images either locally or in the cloud, allowing users to document everyday moments that might otherwise be forgotten.
Iris's design is inspired by the traditional evil eye symbol, a concept Paliwal shared on social media. The device was developed during a two-month AI and hardware accelerator program at the Augmentation Lab in Cambridge. Paliwal later showcased Iris at the MIT Media Lab, where it received positive feedback, with many attendees expressing interest in acquiring the product.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Paliwal detailed how Iris not only organizes these photos into a coherent timeline but also uses artificial intelligence to generate captions, assisting users in recalling specific details. One standout feature is the "focus mode," which detects when the wearer becomes distracted and provides gentle prompts to help them regain focus.
Paliwal emphasized the broad potential of Iris in various industries. He suggested the device could be useful for healthcare professionals, helping them monitor patients' daily routines, or in workplaces to ensure safety compliance. In elderly care, Iris could provide caregivers with unobtrusive ways to track patients’ well-being.
Despite its positive reception, the device has stirred online debate, particularly over privacy concerns. While some users were excited about the concept, others expressed discomfort. One individual commented, "It’s an interesting idea, but I wouldn’t want to interact with someone wearing this, taking a photo every minute." In response, Paliwal pointed out that people already "constantly take mental photos."
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Pakistan reports two more polio cases; Total tally now 52
ISLAMABAD: At least two more cases of poliovirus were reported in Pakistan, taking the number of infections to 52 so far this year, a report said on Friday.
“The Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health has confirmed the detection of two more wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) cases in Pakistan," an official statement said.
The fresh infections — a boy and a girl — were reported from the Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
“Genetic sequencing of the samples collected from the children is underway," the statement read. Dera Ismail Khan, one of the seven polio-endemic districts of southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, has reported five polio cases so far this year.
Of the 52 cases in the country this year, 24 are from Balochistan, 13 from Sindh, 13 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and one each from Punjab and Islamabad.
There is no cure for polio. Only multiple doses of the oral polio vaccine and completion of the routine vaccination schedule for all children under the age of five can keep them protected.
