Samsung's new TV remote lets you talk with AI about almost anything

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Samsung announces the availability of Vision AI Companion.
• Via a button on your remote, the new voice assistant can answer complex questions.
• The AI-powered feature is available only in 2025 Samsung TV models.

Samsung is integrating its next-generation AI assistant directly into its 2025 TVs, featuring a dedicated AI button on the remote that provides access to conversational assistance -- not just standard voice commands. Called Vision AI Companion, the system is intelligent enough to engage in a natural, two-way dialogue with users, utilizing multiple AI models to support its cognitive capabilities.

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Samsung wants its users to converse with their TVs' AI assistants -- conversations that extend beyond making streaming requests or quick Q&As. 

Weeks after Amazon ...