Samsung phones are getting a weird AI shopping platform nobody asked for
Briefly

InMobi's Glance AI has teamed up with the Samsung Galaxy Store to introduce a Generative AI shopping platform on Galaxy phones in the US. The app provides a blend of retail experiences, allowing users to visualize clothing on themselves through AI-generated images. While the service is opt-in, it signals a growing trend where AI plays a significant role in online shopping. The rollout will begin with specific Samsung Galaxy models, raising concerns over potential advertisement integration in lock screens, though the initial version lacks ads.
"The company's app centers around what it calls 'a Generative AI shopping platform,' which is a serious contender for the most cursed phrase I've read today."
"Crucially, the whole thing is 'fully opt-in,' which, thank Christ. But even if you opt out - which you absolutely should! - this feels like a sign of things to come..."
Read at The Verge
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