
AI For Privacy in Smart Homes: Exploring How Leveraging AI-Powered Smart Devices Enhances Privacy Protection
Privacy concerns and fears of unauthorized access in smart home devices often stem from misunderstandings about how data is collected, used, and protected. This study explores how AI-powered tools can offer innovative privacy protections through clear, personalized, and contextual support to users. Through 23 in-depth interviews with users, AI developers, designers, and regulators, and using Grounded Theory analysis, we identified two key themes: Aspirations for AI-Enhanced Privacy - how users …