Parents will soon be able to spy on their children, pets and loved ones through their TVs in a bizarre tech move.
Samsung has announced its latest range of televisions will incorporate AI into its investigations into ‘unusual behaviour in both pets and family members’ by linking itself to other smart home devices like robot vacuum cleaners and fridges.
The South Korean tech giant said its new Neo TVs would be ‘intelligent companions’ that intend to ‘simplify and enrich everyday living’.
It added: ‘It enhances comfort by automatically adjusting room settings, like dimming the lights when a child falls asleep, while providing real-time updates and recorded events through TVs.
‘Neo TVs will be able to link up to Samsung’s Family Care service, currently a US-only platform that allows users to check in on elderly relatives.
‘When your pet barks or your baby is crying, AI analyses that sound and sends you notifications through your TV, monitor, and mobile device at a glance to promptly check the current situation at home.’
The telly will also be able to alert homeowners to suspicious activity around the house thanks to its ability to connect to security cameras.
SW Yong of Samsung said the new devices were ‘intelligent partners that adapt to your needs’.
Samsung has announced its latest range of TVs will incorporate AI into its investigations into ‘unusual behaviour in both pets and family members’
Neo TVs will be able to link up to Samsung’s Family Care service, currently a US-only platform that allows users to check in on elderly relatives
‘With Samsung Vision AI, we’re reimagining what screens can do, connecting entertainment, personalization and lifestyle solutions into one seamless experience to simplify your life’, he added.
Ben Wood, an analyst at CCS Insight, told the Telegraph that while many everyday items are now incorporating AI into their services, firms need to be wary that consumers may feel overwhelmed by the amount of tech in their homes.
‘We are reaching a point where AI is now just an expected talking point rather than a real major story.
‘We’ve been saying for a while that ‘AI fatigue’ is a risk and that it is harder than ever for companies to deliver a genuinely compelling story around AI.’