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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Bengaluru: Four arrested for housebreaking, threats, extortion; fake PSI among accused
Bengaluru: Vidyaranyapura police have arrested four persons, including a man posing as a Police Sub-Inspector (PSI), for allegedly breaking into a house, threatening the occupants, and extorting money while wearing police uniforms.
The arrested accused have been identified as Mallikarjuna, Pramod, Vinay, and Hrithik.
Police said the accused had hatched a plan to pose as police personnel, conduct fake raids, and extort money from residents by intimidation.
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According to the police, Mallikarjuna had failed the PSI examination twice and later falsely projected himself as a PSI. He allegedly conducted photo shoots in his hometown, Siraguppa, wearing a police uniform, baton, cap, and shoes, claiming to be serving as a PSI in Bengaluru.
On December 7, the four accused allegedly went to the house of Naveen in the Vidyaranyapura limits, threatened him with a stick and an iron rod, and claimed they had information that he was selling ganja. Under the pretext of searching, they allegedly extorted ₹87,000 through bank transfer, ₹53,000 in cash kept in the house, and ₹2,000 from his wallet.
Following Naveen’s complaint, Vidyaranyapura police registered a case and launched an operation, leading to the arrest of all four accused. Police have seized ₹45,000 in cash and the car used to commit the crime.
Further investigation is underway.
