Amazon Echo Look

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Post by akramhussein » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:09 PM UTC

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#2

Post by orng » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:23 PM UTC

So now Amazon (or whoever is in control of the device) not only has access to voice recordings of everything that goes on in peoples homes, but also video. What could possibly go wrong?

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#3

Post by xd1936 » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:23 PM UTC

They've created a home internet-enabled camera, and decided to market it as... an AI fashion critic?

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Post by morinted » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:24 PM UTC

This seems like a solution looking for a problem. I guess an always-on internet microphone wasn't a big enough invasion of privacy, we need a camera too.

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Post by iLoch » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:24 PM UTC

Is this the most thinly veiled spying device of all time?

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Post by taternuts » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:24 PM UTC

xd1936 wrote: post #3

They've created a home internet-enabled camera, and decided to market it as... an AI fashion critic?

On first glance I'm not sure if it's stupid or really smart. I guess it depends on how well it works among other things.

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Post by gthtjtkt » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:25 PM UTC

> Style Check keeps your look on point using advanced machine learning algorithms and advice from fashion specialists. Submit two photos for a second opinion on which outfit looks best on you based on fit, color, styling, and current trends.

Taking narcissism, insecurity, and invasion of privacy to the next level. Well done, Amazon!

Now that we're replacing mirrors with cameras, what's next? Covering our windows with screens that show us what's outside? Maybe they can use machine learning to judge the weather and recommend outfits based on current trends and conditions!

The Juicero inventors are going to be kicking themselves when they see this thing. "Replacing a simple everyday process with an over-complicated piece of technology. Brilliant! I can't believe we didn't think of that!"

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Post by rchowe » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:25 PM UTC

They seem to imply that humans may see your Style Check photos (ostensibly "our team of experienced fashion specialists" for machine learning purposes). I'm wondering a bit if that team of fashion specialists is Mechanical Turk?

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Post by andz » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:25 PM UTC

This looks very very strange. I can see the appeal of the regular Echo, but this..?

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Post by vlucas » Wed, Apr 26, 2017, 3:25 PM UTC

Q: How do we get an always-on internet connected camera in the bedrooms of attractive women?

A: Alexa Echo Look