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Plaud's first AI earbuds have arrived - what they can do

Can these new wearables deliver on the long-anticipated promises of AI earbuds?

Plaud, a company known for its AI notetaking devices, has released its first AI-enabled earbuds, the Plaud One Explorer Edition. Priced at $250, the earbuds are available for preorder and offer advanced hands-free AI functionality. The Plaud Agent technology, integrated with popular platforms like Google Calendar, Notion, and Slack, can perform tasks dictated by the user in real-time.

The earbuds capture conversations, calls, and virtual meetings, as well as the wearer's own thoughts. Plaud Agent also generates finished work products such as emails, documents, and presentations. Users can choose from various frontier models for the agent to use, which sets Plaud One apart from other AI-enabled earbuds. Privacy-wise, Plaud adheres to global standards, encrypts user data, and processes US-based data on US servers. However, concerns about AI-enabled earbuds' usefulness and privacy remain.

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