• whoisearth@lemmy.ca
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    3 months ago

    A fun reminder that during the pandemic, before AI, there was a backlog in new cars because all the crucial chips were unavailable due to an increase in bullshit like wifi enabled toasters.

    It has nothing to do with AI. Consumers are asking for this shit and companies are delivering.

      • BillyTheKid@lemmy.ca
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        3 months ago

        Maybe but most consumers, but I’m not. I don’t have a smart toaster or fridge or even tv (I bought a dumb panel, it was cheaper). I honestly hate all of that so called smart bs. “Smart” tvs take longer to turn on than my dumb panel. And cost more. For features I literally don’t want.

        But yeah, to each their own!

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      3 months ago

      No one is asking for ads on their fridge. You are really underestimating the cartel like behavior of business in general now.