CES 2024 flooded with dubious AI claims in products like snore-stopping pillows
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Many products at CES 2024 claim to use AI, like an AI pillow to stop snoring and an AI toothbrush. But it's unclear if they actually utilize AI or just hype it up.
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AI has no clear definition, so companies can get away with vague claims about using it. Regulators are warning against unsupported marketing.
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Generative AI like ChatGPT has fueled intense interest in AI, pressuring companies to jump on the bandwagon.
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It's hard for journalists and consumers to evaluate AI claims when companies don't provide evidence and say the tech is proprietary.
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Some truly AI-powered products like Samsung's recipe-suggesting fridge beg the question - do we really need AI for that?