Text 4--Read the following paragraph from the introduction [paragraphs 1-8]: "Still, virtual assistants that can turn up a thermostat and even rattle off jokes are at the center of a budding universe of AI-connected devices. Some of these connected devices include bathroom mirrors, door locks and TV monitors. Smart home product sales are expected to total $4.5 billion this year, up 34 percent from 2017, according to the Consumer Technology Association." Q4: Which idea is BEST supported by the above paragraph? * 25 points

A. People have the potential to begin using AI-connected devices for a wide range of tasks.

B. Other AI-connected devices will serve the same functions that smart speakers currently do.
C. Virtual assistants will become most popular for small tasks like turning up the thermostat.

D. Other AI-connected devices will soon become more popular than smart speakers.

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