Episode 73: AI is just a buzzword

Can we change the way companies use our consumer and personal data derived from connected devices? Gilad Meiri, the CEO of Neura, discusses a new model for data privacy and a way to apply machine learning to connected devices. The results he’s after sound like magic, but we explore how it could be made real in this week’s show. Would you spend $60 on this NFC-enabled ring? Before we talk about AI and privacy, Kevin Tofel and I discuss the possible reasons behind Amazon’s reportedly new streaming music plan for the Echo, news in the world of connected cars and a new Ecobee thermostat spotted at the FCC. Kevin may also buy some connected jewelry made with NFC chips inside. Finally, we talk about turning your home into a smart house ahead of putting it on the market. It’s pricey, but is it worth it? Hosts: Stacey Higginbotham and Kevin Tofel Guest: Gilad Meiri, CEO of Neura Sponsors: ARM and the Smart Kitchen Summit Amazon wants to charge $5 for an Echo-only music service? Staging the smart home with August, Lutron and Nest Kevin’s eyeing NFC jewelry AI is mostly a buzzword at this point Consumers alone will not be able to preserve their data privacy The post Episode 73: AI is just a buzzword appeared first on IoT Podcast - Internet of Things.