AI Assistants Expand Reach, From Smartwatches to Pet Feeders

Artificial intelligence is rapidly integrating into everyday consumer devices, offering new functionalities and raising privacy concerns. OpenAI's ChatGPT has introduced a memory upgrade, allowing users to influence its responses by understanding how it retains information. This development aims to enhance the tool's utility for productivity.

Meanwhile, Meta's AI assistant, Muse, is drawing attention for its capabilities and its access to sensitive user data like Messages and Calendar through a new Mac app. While praised for its intelligence, its self-description capabilities are noted as lacking. Beyond personal computing, AI is also making inroads into pet care with Petlibro's new smart feeders that use AI cameras and scales to monitor feline eating habits, though advanced features require a subscription. Samsung's latest Galaxy Watch also incorporates AI-driven health tracking, though the utility of its extensive metrics is questioned.