Posted 3/31/2024, 1:00:11 PM
Smarter Fridges, But at What Cost? AI Promises and Pitfalls in Home Appliances
- CEOs eagerly want to add AI to home appliances like ovens and fridges, promising more "human" interactions
- But adding AI raises privacy issues - hackers could steal data from cameras and mics in appliances
- Smart appliances often stop working due to connectivity issues and need constant resetting
- Customers frequently end up disillusioned with smart appliances after the novelty wears off
- There's skepticism that the appeal of putting AI in appliances will last beyond the initial sales hype