AI could help defuse family flare ups caused by decision fatigue, by making choices and settling disputes before they arise, according to an expert. Dr Jack Lewis, a neuroscientist and author, claims that smart home devices could make low-level everyday decisions that are often the root of disagreements. For example, smart fridges can decide what meal options are available from its contents and make sure everyone leaves the house on time with on screen calendars and reminders. Meanwhile advanced washing machines can select the best cycle for your laundry based on what’s inside. His insight follows research of 2,000 adults that revealed it’s the small decisions that give us the biggest headaches - from what to pack in lunchboxes to what route to take for work. Commenting on the findings of Samsung UK’s Daily Decision Census, Dr Jack Lewis said: “AI-powered home appliances can take control of the easy things that would otherwise use up precious brain power and unnecessarily contribute to cognitive fatigue.