Adrian JohnsonTLDR:
– CES 2024 showcased the intersection of AI, hardware, and fintech
– The R1 mobile device, developed by AI startup Rabbit, demonstrated a new paradigm shift in tech-enabled services
– AI-powered hardware has the potential to transform risk management, smart home tech, and commercial real estate
CES 2024, the world’s largest trade-only event for consumer tech, showcased the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI), hardware, and fintech. One notable product was the R1 mobile device created by AI startup Rabbit. The R1 is a voice assistant/smartphone/superapp hybrid that uses proprietary software to trigger services on the user’s behalf. This exemplifies the shift away from app-based operating systems towards tech-enabled services without interfaces.
