Ericsson's top 10 consumer trends for 2017

New Delhi: Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the top themes this year among consumer trends as consumers see it playing a more prominent role than before, according to Ericsson's annual trend report, 'The 10 Hot Consumer Trends for 2017 and Beyond', which was released on Wednesday. But while consumers see possibilities with AI, they also worry about risks; almost half of respondents are concerned that AI robots will soon make a lot of people lose their jobs. Two in five advanced Internet users believe their phones will soon learn what we do and perform activities for us automatically, and smartphones could soon interact with a wealth of other devices on our behalf. One in two smartphone owners believes he will be able to talk to household appliances, while almost three in four believe multiple wearables and sensors will help them interact with other devices and physical things around them. When crossing a street, pedestrians are more vulnerable than other traffic subjects.