Clockwise 644: I Saw 'The Dark Knight,' Right?
Feb 18, 2026
Christina Warren, a developer advocate at GitHub and tech/media commentator, and mb bischoff, a partner at Lickability and vintage tech enthusiast, discuss wearable AI pendant privacy and consent concerns. They celebrate joyful vintage gear like film cameras and bedside radios. Conversation also touches on AI-generated playlists and whether to buy an M4 Mac mini now.
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Privacy And Social Friction Of AI Wearables
- Even with promised privacy, AI body devices feel socially and personally unsettling to many people.
- Concerns center on constant world data collection and unclear consent/notification boundaries.
Bad Experience With A Pendant Prototype
- Mikah tried a B pendant-like device and found its notifications alarming and inaccurate.
- He received an erroneous "daily summary" that referenced being investigated, which made him uncomfortable.
Joy From Vintage Tools And Film Cameras
- mb bischoff published poetry on a Telnet-based publication and enjoys using vintage tech like film cameras.
- She appreciates tactile devices such as a late-50s Nikon F and the feel of physical controls.