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"The refrigerator is dead": Samsung's AI fridges shut down after update, causes outrage
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I have smart lights that can be controlled over the internet.
If the internet connection goes down, I can also control them locally.
If the local network fails, I have physical light switches.
All smart devices should fail into a safe and functional mode when the smart features inevitably stop working. It seems Samsung doesn't subscribe to that philosophy.
I'm horrified that you could possibly advocate for allowing the consumer to have any real control of their own devices. Have you considered the security implications of not requiring devices to be 100% dependent on the manufacturer's server? Users might be able to use the device without first installing the company's app! The user might be able to use the device without the company knowing about it and selling that data for additional profit or using it to train it's AI.
Of course not. Failing into a safe and functional mode doesn't get people to buy more fridges
Somehow, a billionaire will swear up and down that what you're saying is beyond cost efficient as he donates his parent's legacy and graves to his AI idol statues.