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Avi's journey with Friend began several years ago, initially under the working name Tab. Over time, he realized that his goal extended beyond creating a traditional digital assistant focused solely on productivity. Instead, he envisioned a device that could act as a supportive presence, someone—or rather, something—you could rely on emotionally. This led to the rebranding of the project as Friend, emphasizing the supportive and relational nature of the device.