AI the buzzword as CES kicks off in Las Vegas
FROM self-driving baby carriages to ChatGPT in Volkswagen cars, artificial intelligence is expected to be center stage at the CES gadget extravaganza that formally open in Las Vegas today.
The annual Consumer Electronics Show boasts more than 3,500 exhibitors and is expecting around 130,000 visitors.
Firms big and small hosted previews for the press on Monday, with AI a repeated mantra as they pitched products promising better lives.
LG chief executive William Cho said the world is at “a historical turning point” due to AI.
His company aims to be part of that transformation, tapping into data gathered by sensors in hundreds of millions of smart devices in use around the world to detect patterns of behavior and provide insights, Cho said.
“We have a unique opportunity to leverage the real-life data gathered across devices in real-time. Of course, with your permission,” he said.
LG, Samsung and other TV titans also showcased AI enhancements to vastly improve images, help viewers find shows they will like, and more.
Televisions will advance to a “smart command hub” connecting appliances, security cameras, and even incorporating thermal scanning for health insights, according to Jessica Boothe, a research director at the Consumer Technology Association that organizes CES.
“We will watch as TVs become the command center for the home beyond just streaming entertainment.”
CES exhibitor and attendee numbers have jumped each year since the COVID-19 pandemic caused it to be an online-only event in 2021.
While the show is increasingly a showcase for startups, big brands such as Amazon, Google, Netflix, Sony and TikTok will also be there.
(AFP)