New AI "companion"

[Debi]

Samsung unveils new 'AI robot companion Ballie' after 'creepy' predecessor

SAMSUNG has unveiled a new AI robot at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. Fans of the brand may recognize the new Ballie bot as a more advanced version of its predecessor that faced backlash in 2020. The origi…

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Does anyone want this thing following them around the house???

 

[Lone Wolf]

Nope. Only this one.

 

[Debi]

Nope. Only this one.
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LOL Not even sure about that little guy!

 

[garnetsilver]

Honestly, some of the reasons cited for having this robot are silly. I can see their potential usefulness with say, a disabled person. But having them watch your pets? We live in interesting times!

 

[Debi]

But having them watch your pets?

My dogs would be totally freaked out and barking constantly! "Danger, Will Robinson, Danger!"

 

[Selectric]

Does anyone want this thing following them around the house?

some of the reasons cited for having this robot are silly.

I would not want that following me around the house. If it went to the store for me sure then shut down lol. I agree about the proposed reasons as being pretty stupid. Train your pets properly and you should not need anyone (or anything) watching them. Plus if i want someone to say hello, i'd make a phone call or text to a real person lol. Indeed strange times we live in that close ourselves off from personal contact with others and reduce everyday life stuff. Guess living in an iron bubble with a periscope and your mechanical 'friend' is appealing to some. No thank ya.

 

[ozentity]

My Jack Russells would have Ballie destroyed in minutes, just a big steel rat really.

 

[Stevedog]

I might be okay with some kind of AI robot, but not this little useless thing. I don't need some creepy looking soccer ball following me around and staring at me blankly, the cats already have that job covered. Now once they have the robots that can do laundry, wash dishes and take out the trash then I'll be interested. If it's a learning AI then I can teach it stuff like how I like my socks folded or give it my favorite recipes so it can help cook meals.