Samsung Launches First AI Subscription Service

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Samsung has introduced an AI Subscription Club in South Korea, a new way to experience the latest and greatest AI-equipped devices without having to purchase them outright. In this model, users will be able to rent AI devices such as robotic assistants and smart home appliances for a monthly fee.

Subscription Model:

  • Choose & Rent: Select from a variety of AI gadgets and have them delivered to your home. These include robotic assistants that double as pets, smart vacuum cleaners, refrigerators, TVs, washing machines, and more.
  • Monthly Fee: Pay a monthly subscription fee instead of a lump sum purchase price.
  • Experience Before Buying: If satisfied with the device, you can choose to purchase it later. If not, the subscription fee is the only cost incurred.

Customer Care & Services:

Free Repairs: If a device malfunctions under normal usage conditions, it will be repaired at no extra cost.

Comprehensive Care: Detailed product inspections, part replacements, and cleaning services are included.

Convenient Plan Options:

  • All-In-One Plan: Combine multiple products and services, including repair and personal care, with home service visits. Contracts can last up to 60 months and can be cancelled without additional costs after 30 months.
  • Smart Plan: Subscribe to a product and a service of your choice, such as free repairs or maintenance, with contractual durations ranging from 36 to 60 months.
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Devices & Examples:

Kimchi Refrigerator: Normally priced at 3 million KRW (2,176 USD), it is available for a monthly subscription fee of just 10,000 KRW (7 USD).

Robotic Assistant: A portable AI companion that can follow you around the house, answer questions, and assist with daily tasks.

Smart Vacuum Cleaner: Learns your cleaning habits and autonomously decides when and where to clean.

Future Expansion:

Remote Diagnostics & Repairs: Samsung plans to include services for remote diagnostics and repairs in the AI Subscription Club.

Third-Party Collaboration: Negotiations with other companies to offer their services within Samsung’s AI ecosystem.

Customer Experience:

AI Life: Samsung aims to bring AI into everyday life, making advanced technology accessible to more consumers.

Subscription Benefits: Users can experience cutting-edge AI technology without the financial burden of purchasing expensive devices outright.

According to Yonghoon Kim, Managing Director of Samsung Electronics in Korea: “Later on, we will offer subscription products to let more consumers start their ‘AI life’; with this AI Subscription Club, ‘AI=Samsung’ has been finally equated, and soon, in all fields, the vision of ‘AI for all’ will be accomplished”.

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