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In the panel discussion, hosted by Carolina Milanesi (Founder and Principal Analyst, The Heart of Tech), Samsung reps add their take on the future of smart homes and the role of AI in enhancing user experiences. Joining her is Samsung's Corporate Executive Vice President Mobile eXperience, Patrick Chomet, and Jaeyeon Jung Executive Vice President at Samsung Electronics and former Head of SmartThings along wiht Tobin Richardson, President & CEO, Connectivity Standards Alliance. Smart Home Evolution:
The panelists acknowledge that the initial promise of smart homes fell short, with connected devices requiring significant user effort to function properly. AI’s Role in Improving Smart Homes:
AI, particularly large language models (LLMs) and multi-modal AI, is seen as a foundation for delivering more intuitive and natural user interfaces that better understand user intentions. Personalization and Context:
AI is crucial for understanding user context and personalizing experiences for different individuals in a home, making smart home functions more relevant and useful. Samsung SmartThings Platform:
Samsung’s SmartThings platform has grown significantly, with over 350 million registered users worldwide and 170 million actively connected devices. Interoperability Standards:
The discussion highlighted the importance of industry-wide standards like Matter, which aims to create a unified language for smart devices. Read more in our articles including "Samsung on the Future of Smart Homes: AI-Driven Personalization and Interoperability" and "How to Get the Best Deals on Christmas Tech: Home Credit vs. the Competition".