Google, GE Appliances Partner on Voice Control, Energy Savings

Haier’s GE Appliances (GEA) signed a multiyear partnership with Google Cloud to “elevate the consumer experience” in the kitchen. It will integrate AI and machine learning into its appliance development process, said the company Thursday. GEA will benefit from Google Cloud’s integration with other Google platforms and technologies such as Android and Google Assistant, it said. As a result of the partnership, appliance owners will get personalized features, insights and energy-saving recommendations. The platform will help commercial customers manage fleets of appliances, decrease unplanned downtime and extend product life, it said.