CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes - is it all getting a bit silly?

The article discusses the increasing trend of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday products, as seen at the annual tech industry showcase, CES. A South Korean company, Motion Sleep, has developed an AI pillow that detects snoring and adjusts to alleviate it. Other AI-integrated products include a vacuum cleaner and washing machine by Samsung, which can assess types of surfaces and fabrics, respectively. However, the author expresses skepticism about the actual use of AI in these products and the lack of a universally accepted definition of AI.

The Federal Trade Commission in the U.S. has issued advisory notes against companies making baseless claims about their products' AI capabilities. The author also questions the practicality of some AI-integrated products, such as a fridge that suggests recipes based on its contents. The article concludes with the author's decision to stick with non-AI products, suggesting that most consumers will likely do the same.

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Motion Sleep, a South Korean company, has developed an AI pillow that detects snoring and adjusts to alleviate it.
Many companies are incorporating AI into their products, from vacuum cleaners to washing machines, but the actual use of AI in these products is often unclear.
The Federal Trade Commission in the US has issued advisory notes to companies making baseless claims about their products being AI-enabled.
Some companies, like Rabbit, are moving away from using the term AI due to its overuse and ambiguity, instead referring to 'foundation models' or 'Large Action Models'.

CES 2024: AI pillows and toothbrushes - is it all getting a bit silly?

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