If there's one thing I took away from Wednesday's Samsung Unpacked event, it's that AI is getting more access to and control over our personal information. I'd say too much.
As Samsung unveiled new devices, including Galaxy S26 models and Galaxy Buds 4, nearly every feature feels powered by AI. Samsung CEO TM Roh even teased the Galaxy S26 line as an "agentic AI phone."
If you want AI integrated into everything you do, from checking your calendar to ordering a pizza, the Galaxy S26 lineup is your vibe. Samsung flaunts Galaxy AI as the tool to handle everyday tasks, letting you stay in the moment instead of going through several steps to do it yourself.
Here's why I'm not buying it, no matter how convenient it is.
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Convenience and efficiency come at a social cost
Sure, Galaxy AI can free up time to do more of what I want while still getting other tasks done in the background. But I actually like many of my day-to-day duties, like wrangling a complex food order with my family or narrowing down a vacation destination. I get to laugh at jokes and learn more about my loved ones -- which wouldn't be possible if I gave those tasks to a bot.
I don't have a smartphone to depend on a bot assistant that disconnects me from the little things. I still want to stay connected to what matters most, even if it takes time.
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I don't need Galaxy AI to handle every move I make
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