Published on April 7, 2026 at 10:11 Commenter 1 𝕏 Print © Friend Launched with heavy advertising in the Paris metro, the intelligent necklace Friend was supposed to become the new fashionable connected companion. Capable of listening to its environment and conversing with its wearer, the AI gadget is finally banned in France and Europe. And it was to be expected. A few months ago, the startup Friend made a lot of noise in France. Founded by the young Ameri