A thpdated versionthout "Al Je plans to launch three smart home devices in 2025: a smart control hub, a security camera, and a smart doorbell. The devices, which feature artificial intelligence and Siri, aim to expand Apple’s presence beyond personal electronics. The article speculates on the features and design of each product, mentioning features like facial recognition and FaceTime video conferencing. Additional information regarding pricing and specific release dates is still unknown.

The article discusses OpenAI’s evolution from artificial general intelligence (AGI) to superintelligence, an ambitious goal of its CEO, Sam Altman. Despite challenges such as errors and the high costs of AI, Altman remains optimistic about its transformative potential in the professional world. However, OpenAI’s decision to lay off its security team and its restructuring raise concerns about prioritizing business over ethical and security considerations. The article highlights Microsoft’s heavy investment and considerable financial ambitions in developing the technology

Samsung unveiled new features for its premium TVs, including Samsung Food , an app that can identify dishes on the screen and suggest recipes for them. Other AI options include instant translation between seven languages, a contextual search feature that identifies items on the screen, and even karaoke. While the Samsung Food app is paid, its ability to turn an image into a recipe is limited , highlighting the current challenges of AI in this area. Finally, three versions of the TVs have been announced , but their differences have yet to be clarified.

The paper explores the concept of “brain erosion,” which the University of Oxford has named as its 2024 Word of the Year, to describe the progressive deterioration of mental abilities associated with the overconsumption of superficial digital content. It examines the harmful effects of this digital addiction on concentration, critical thinking, and emotional well-being, while proposing strategies to counteract this phenomenon, including adopting “digital hygiene” and favoring analog activities. The article highlights the importance of conscious content consumption to maintain mental health in the digital age. Finally, it puts into perspective the use of the term, from Thoreau to today’s social networks.