Better Offline Better Offline CES 2025: Day 5 - Pt. 2
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Jan 11, 2025 Join Robert Evans, Gare Davis, Kyle Chouinard, and Ed Ongweso Jr. as they dive into the fascinating world of CES 2025. They discuss the clash between technology and labor rights, spotlighting the culinary union's battle against job displacement. The crew also shares insights on the whimsical inventions at CES, like a bartender robot, while contemplating human connection amidst automation. With humor, they navigate the chaotic landscape of health diagnostics, deepfakes, and the broader implications of AI on creativity and community.
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AI-Powered Hotel
- Kyle Chouinard covered the Autonomous Hotel at CES, which claims to be the "first AI-powered hotel".
- It uses AI to personalize guest experiences, like remembering coffee orders and window preferences.
AI vs. Database
- Ed Zitron questions the true value of "AI" in the hotel, suggesting a simple database could achieve similar personalization.
- He raises concerns about data privacy and the potential for hotels to sell user data.
Hotel App and Staffing
- The Autonomous Hotel uses an app called KEE, described as a "24-7 butler", to handle guest requests.
- It employs only 30 people, raising questions about the balance between AI and human staff.