How much AI is too much AI? Smartphones are about to find out

 Smartphone makers are racing to integrate AI, promising smarter phones that can remember, summarize, and anticipate user needs. While some AI features offer genuine utility, the industry risks overwhelming consumers with too much “AI-powered” functionality, potentially making devices more complex and intrusive. The focus should be on seamless, invisible AI enhancements rather than overt features. Smartphone makers are racing to integrate AI, promising smarter phones that can remember, summarize, and anticipate user needs. While some AI features offer genuine utility, the industry risks overwhelming consumers with too much “AI-powered” functionality, potentially making devices more complex and intrusive. The focus should be on seamless, invisible AI enhancements rather than overt features.