Disney’s 1999 Smart House movie gave us a glimpse of the future—an AI-powered house that catered to the family’s every need, from cooking to cleaning the house. Although that wasn’t an exact prediction of our future, we are moving toward a connected home filled with smart devices that make our tasks easier and faster. Google’s smart home arm, Google Nest, offers an impressive array of products, including thermostats, doorbells, cameras, alarms, locks, and smoke alarms that work in tandem with each other to create seamless experiences controlled from one place. As we move toward a true smart home, it’s easy to picture how security and alarm services traditionally provided by other companies might be folded into the realm of tech companies. However, this only strengthens the debate on the concerns about AI and privacy. Also this week, Cerence reads the news to you and Alexa debuts Starfinder.