Future of Smart Homes

When talking about Smart Home Ecosystems we don't know what the future devices will be but we can guess. This article by Balla Erika (9th October 2024) talks about what to expect in the next decade.

https://www.londondaily.news/the-future-of-smart-homes-what-to-expect-in-the-next-decade/

IDEO thoughts on AI

This article by IDEO is about AI assistance which will be a central point in the future of smart homes. Intuitive, social, trusted, nurturing, and multimodal is what AI needs to become for people to be interested in and engaged. When people are talking about current AI assistants there are very mixed reviews with lots of positive reception and enthusiasm but also lots of skepticism and concern.

This article makes a really interesting point about how AI is not generically the same for everyone or custom in the way we understand it. It will redefine personalization, adaptability, and solutions for the individual user.

Current

Currently, at the minute AI software is to solve or help with specific issues but in the future will not have to pick the right one as it will intuitively respond allowing easy access that everyone can use. An AI piece of technology that is already showing this type of behavior is Perplexity AI which has a simplified entry point by offering several large language models, as their focus is on mapping sources of data allowing the users to further explore.

The Future

The next area of AI would be an AI that uses I'm to conduct multiple other AI that work together, with minimal instruction or prompting. Forethought is the first customer service that uses things like Simplified and Arc Max to integrate seamlessly with your web browsing experience.

Current

I can also help people engage with others and lead us to healthier human connections. There are already opt-in AI assistants that use data from our phones to offer suggestions and assist on actions that support their social goals.

The Future

The next area that an AI could develop into would be an AI-powered journal that acts as a digital mirror it gently nudges the users towards their goals and helps them reflect on their day, it helps support them and provide reassurance.

Current