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‘Worst in Show’ CES Products Include AI Refrigerators, AI Companions and AI Doorbells
Consumer and privacy advocates criticized AI features for privacy, security, and environmental risks, awarding Samsung and Amazon Ring with the 'Worst in Show' at CES, judged by groups including Consumer Reports.
- On Jan 8, 2026, the judges at CES awarded Samsung's Bespoke AI Family Hub refrigerator 'Worst in Show' for invasive AI features, judges said.
- Judges said privacy and security risks drove many selections, citing 'always-on' marketing, eye-tracking, environmental harm from disposables, and repair limitations flagged by Consumer Reports, EFF, iFixit, and Digital Right to Repair Coalition.
- The judges also singled out Lepro's Ami, Lava Brand's Lollipop Star, and Merach's internet-connected treadmill with AI coach for privacy, environmental, and security concerns.
- The annual contest announced Thursday and the independent judges said they hope the anti-awards will push manufacturers to change, with Samsung and Bosch defending their privacy and security designs.
- Judges pointed to broader trends in the industry, noting anti-awards highlight unnecessary AI use, platform decay risks, and environmental concerns raised by the Digital Right to Repair Coalition and Nathan Proctor.
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