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IoT device owners push back against unsolicited AI integrations

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The user expresses frustration with Internet of Things (IoT) devices that have integrated AI features into their apps after purchase. They prefer devices that use standard protocols like Matter or Zigbee, and threaten to uninstall apps or use alternative hubs if AI is added to their devices without consent. AI

IMPACT Raises user concerns about the unsolicited integration of AI into consumer IoT devices.

RANK_REASON User opinion on AI integration in IoT devices, not a significant industry event.

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IoT device owners push back against unsolicited AI integrations

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I bought many # IoT devices. Most of them have now integrated their own # AI into the apps. Thank GOD most are # Matter or # Zigbee ! News to devs of # iot devi

    I bought many # IoT devices. Most of them have now integrated their own # AI into the apps. Thank GOD most are # Matter or # Zigbee ! News to devs of # iot devices: If you include your AI in MY devices when they didn't have them before I bought them, I'll uninstall your apps and …

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