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TechSee Introduces Integrated Visual AI to Sophie Live, Drastically Improving Complex Service Interactions

"With more than half of DIY users reporting setup or connectivity issues, it is clear that complexity remains a major barrier to smart home adoption," said Elizabeth Parks, President at Parks Associates. "Visual AI offers a transformative way to address this gap by tackling the complexity of real-world environments, where many AI solutions fall short because they lack visual and situational context."

From TechSee's press release, "TechSee Introduces Integrated Visual AI to Sophie Live, Drastically Improving Complex Service Interactions"

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