The Humane AI Pin has been discontinued less than a year after its launch following HP's acquisition of Humane, leaving thousands of users with bricked devices and no refund options. Consumer advocates are urging complaints to the FTC over what they see as deceptive practices related to software updates.

Senator Ron Wyden is advocating for transparency in digital media ownership, urging the FTC to clarify consumer rights regarding digital purchases, as consumers often do not hold true ownership due to restrictions like DRM.