Annual 'Worst in Show' CES list released
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Key Points:
- Samsung’s “Bespoke AI Family Hub” refrigerator won the overall “Worst in Show” award at CES for its unreliable voice recognition in noisy environments and intrusive features like computer vision tracking and targeted advertising, raising concerns about complexity and privacy.
- Amazon’s Ring doorbell system received a privacy-related “Worst in Show” for introducing AI-powered surveillance features, including facial recognition and mobile surveillance towers, which critics argue exacerbate privacy invasions under the guise of security.
- The “People’s Choice” worst product was Ami, an AI companion device from Lepro that uses eye tracking and emotional cues to simulate a “3D soulmate,” drawing criticism for its invasive always-on surveillance marketing despite having a camera shutter.
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