The Samsung Unpacked event made me want to scream four words: Enough of AI already!
On Wednesday, the tech titan unveiled its Galaxy S26 models and the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, but AI was the real star of the show. Samsung introduced its Browser with an Ask AI tool, an upgrade to the Circle to Search feature that uses AI to identify items to purchase from a picture, AI photo editing and an array of Galaxy AI updates. The list of AI-integrated features doesn't stop there.
If you're pumped about the future of AI, that's fine. For me, though, Samsung's event left me more skeptical than excited about what's to come. It reminded me why I will never give up performing some human-centered tasks, like ordering a pizza or looking for dupes of an expensive pair of shoes. It's because I like doing them.
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Convenience and efficiency come at a social cost
Sure, Galaxy AI is convenient. It can free up time to do more of what I want while allowing other tasks to run in the background. But I actually enjoy 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 be social. I get to laugh at jokes. I get to learn more about my loved ones -- which wouldn't be possible if I gave those tasks to a bot.
I don't want my smartphone to fully disconnect me from the little things. I want to stay connected to what matters most, even if it takes a few more minutes.
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I don't need Galaxy AI to handle every move I make
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