Artificial intelligence to take center stage at IFA 2018

Taking place in German capital Berlin from Friday for a six-day run, IFA 2018 will serve as a place for world-leading tech giants -- around 1,800 exhibitors -- to boast their latest technology highlights ranging from intelligent and interconnected home appliances, artificial intelligence and TVs featuring even better picture quality. Korea's two largest electronics manufacturers Samsung and LG are gearing up for presentations of their visions for smart living with AI and connected devices. On the opening day of the event, LG Electronics CEO & Vice Chairman Jo Seong-jin will deliver a keynote speech for the first time, titled "Think Wise, Be Free: Living Freer with AI," which will offer his insight into how the Korean company's AI strategy can change customers' lives. Other keynote speakers include Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei's consumer business group, who will talk about AI on mobile devices, and Daniel Rausch, vice president of smart home division at Amazon, about how voice is expanding and improving everyday experiences. At its exhibition venue, LG will be showcasing the newest development of AI-powered robots, including its first wearable robot CLOi SuitBot, which the company aggressively has sought for its next growth engine.