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It Could Happen Here

CES 2025: The Best And Worst Tech Products Coming Soon

Jan 16, 2025
David Roth, a sports writer with insights into technology's impact, joins the panel to dissect the latest absurdities from CES 2025. They humorously critique the bizarre intersection of luxury surveillance and essential tech, tackle the moral dilemmas of biometric monitoring, and poke fun at outlandish safety products. The discussion also highlights the eerie resemblance between some innovations and horror themes, while examining how technology may undermine genuine human connections. A wild ride through the future of tech, complete with laughs and sharp observations!
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  • The introduction of AI-driven products for children raises ethical concerns regarding emotional replacement for parental affection.
  • Innovations in assistive technologies show a commitment to enhancing accessibility and empowering individuals with disabilities, countering negative tech trends.

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Concerns About AI and Child Replacement

The introduction of artificial intelligence-driven products designed for children raises significant ethical concerns. One specific example discussed is a toy presented as an artificial best friend, which some consider a disturbing form of emotional replacement for real parental affection. The design's intent seems to prioritize novelty over the psychological well-being of children, potentially isolating them further from human relationships. This trend highlights a broader pattern of tech aimed at substituting genuine human connections with artificial interactions.

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