How AI assistants on smart TVs are making artificial intelligence practical for everyday users
By
Roger Fingas
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Summary
The article discusses how AI assistants integrated into smart TVs represent a significant shift in consumer technology. It argues that for the average person, AI on smart TVs is one of the most practical and accessible applications of artificial intelligence, making the technology more tangible and useful in everyday life compared to other AI implementations.
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