LOUISVILLE, Ky. and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GE Appliances (GEA), a Haier company, and Google Cloud today announced an expansion of their partnership to enhance and personalize consumer experiences with generative AI. GE Appliances' SmartHQ consumer app will use Google Cloud's generative AI platform, Vertex AI, to offer users the ability to generate custom recipes based on the food in their kitchen with its new feature called Flavorly™ AI. SmartHQ Assistant, a conversational AI interface, will also use Google Cloud's generative AI to answer questions about the use and care of connected appliances in the home.
"This collaboration is a good example of how we are transforming our entire business landscape, from product design and manufacturing to customer interaction," said Kevin Nolan, president and CEO of GE Appliances. "Our goal is to be 'zero distance' from our consumers, ensuring we always deliver products and experiences that truly resonate. Our partnership with Google Cloud is a prime example of our commitment to providing consumers with the seamless, personalized experiences they desire."
GE Appliances' SmartHQ app includes two innovative features using Google Cloud's generative AI:
- Flavorly AI: Flavorly AI uses generative AI to create a selection of unique recipes for consumers based on their food preferences and the ingredients they have available in their kitchen. Take for example, a familiar experience in homes across America: It's 6:30 p.m.; there is no dinner plan; and a selection of seemingly random ingredients are in the refrigerator. Consumers can simply select a recipe category and type of cuisine, then input available ingredients and include any dietary preferences. They will receive tailored recipes with ingredients, instructions, and even photos. Consumers are invited to use Flavorly AI even without a connected GE Appliance in the home, by downloading the SmartHQ app in the app store and creating a user account. SmartHQ is available in Android and iOS.
- SmartHQ Assistant: Accessible through a chat bubble on the SmartHQ app home screen, the SmartHQ Assistant eliminates the need to search through junk drawers to find that missing instruction manual. Consumers can simply ask the SmartHQ Assistant questions related to registered connected appliances, and it will quickly offer the answers. From water filter replacement recommendations to cleaning tips, the assistant will crawl GE Appliances' owner manuals, providing quick and accurate answers.