AI's impact on American life isn't just at work . It's also at home, where it's helping with dinner and bedtime, learning our routines, overhearing arguments and never clocking out. Why it matters: The AI debate has largely focused on jobs and productivity . But a quieter shift is unfolding at home , where AI is also evolving from an on-demand assistant into an always-on presence that remembers, anticipates and increasingly acts like a member of the family. - "The barriers to entry for families — in terms of cost and technical knowledge — are next to nothing," Sarah Dooley , founder of AI-Empowered Mom and author of an upcoming book on the topic, told Axios. "With lower barriers and adoption moving at lightning speed, impact and…
Amazon and Google think that artificially intelligent assistants like Alexa+ and Gemini will speed up the process of setting up a smart home, but many problems remain unsolved.
The Winter Olympics return this week in Italy, where a six-hour time difference will shape two weeks of early-morning medal events and late-night finishes for U.S. viewers. The big picture: The Milano Cortina Games feature 116 medal events across 16 disciplines and eight sports. - About 3,000 athletes from more than 90 countries are competing. When are the 2026 Winter Olympics? Zoom in: The Winter Olympic Games officially run Feb. 6-22. - Some preliminary events — including curling and ice hockey — begin before the opening ceremony. What country are the 2026 Winter Olympics held in? Events are spread across northern Italy from Milan to Cortina d'Ampezzo. What time is the Olympics opening ceremony? The ceremony will air Friday,…