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summary: "Tony Fadell, known as the father of the iPod, said the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems and that the next wave will need to earn consumers' trust."
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# Tony Fadell on why the first wave of AI gadgets failed — and what comes next

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**Published:** 2026-10-07T14:41:38.000Z
**Category:** Products

## Summary

Tony Fadell, known as the father of the iPod, said the first generation of AI gadgets failed to solve real problems and that the next wave will need to earn consumers' trust\.

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