[EncomLab]

My photoresistor nightlight can "see" that it is dark and it "knows" to turn on the light - not only does it not have training, it does not have any code!

And if you think that is amazing, my bi-metallic strip thermostat "feels" the temperature and then modifies the environment because it "knows" if it's hot to turn on the A/C, and if it's cold to turn on the heat - no training or code!

All of this AI stuff is just unbelievably incredible - what a brave new world (of word games)!

[JoBrad]

The nightlight and thermostat's response to stimulus is nowhere near analyzing a picture of a clock tower and responding with "Image of a city's tallest, historic landmark with a sepia filter." To me, recognizing the umbrella in the spoon is one of the most impressive items they list.

[EncomLab]

It's not the technology that is bad - it's the extreme anthropomorphizing language that's used to describe it.

[horacemorace]

It might be bad if its behavior wasn’t so anthropomorphic.

[bamboozled]

These devices are still "recognizing" something, which is quite interesting in itself.