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flag At the 2026 CES, privacy advocates named several AI gadgets "Worst in Show" for invasion, waste, and poor performance.

flag At the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, several AI-powered consumer products were named "Worst in Show" by a coalition of privacy and consumer advocates. flag Samsung’s Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator was top honoree for unreliable voice recognition and unnecessary AI features like grocery ads and food tracking. flag Amazon’s Ring doorbell was criticized for expanding surveillance with AI-driven alerts and facial recognition, raising privacy concerns. flag Lepro’s Ami AI companion, marketed as an emotional "soulmate," drew backlash for constant eye and emotion tracking. flag Other criticized items included a musical lollipop with non-recyclable electronics and Bosch’s AI espresso machine and e-bike app, which faced scrutiny over subscription models and digital part tracking. flag The awards highlighted growing industry concerns over invasive AI, poor reliability, environmental waste, and weakened consumer control.

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