‘Big Sister’ AI Smart Speakers Could Stop Domestic Violence in Real Time: Research

In a groundbreaking study, researchers propose that smart speakers may play a pivotal role in real-time detection of domestic violence.

AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and a robot miniature are seen in an illustration image on June 23, 2023. Dado Ruvic/Reuters

Smart speakers could be crucial to stopping domestic violence by detecting screams and shouts, and providing instant real-time information about what’s happening in homes, according to new research.

One in four Australian homes have a smart speaker with artificial intelligence (AI), like Amazon Echo, Apple Homepod, or Google Nest.