SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- The chief of LG Electronics Inc. said Monday that "caregiving" could become the next frontier for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered services.

In a post on his LinkedIn account, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lyu Jae-cheol outlined the company's vision for AI-powered homes, saying they should go beyond simply adding AI features to connected devices.

"This is the direction envisioned by LG Electronics' 'Zero-Labor Home' vision, which aims to free people from household chores," Lyu said.

The South Korean home appliance maker has been spearheading efforts to transform the way people manage their homes through its AI-powered appliance lineup, ranging from refrigerators to air purifiers.

Rather than simply adding AI functions to connected devices, the goal should be to fundamentally change the way homes operate, he said.

Lyu emphasized, however, that AI-powered homes should reduce the burden of repetitive household chores while leaving important decisions in the hands of users.

This undated image provided by LG Electronics Inc. shows Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lyu Jae-cheol. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

This undated image provided by LG Electronics Inc. shows Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lyu Jae-cheol. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)


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Source: Yonhap News · Kim Han-joo

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