United Kingdom, Dec. 16 -- Vodafone research suggests the UK public is increasingly open to letting artificial intelligence (AI) take on household chores, with nearly a quarter of Britons saying they would pay for an AI-powered cleaner as part of a more connected home.

The study highlights how internet connectivity has shifted from a basic utility to a core part of everyday life.

Almost 60 per cent of respondents said reliable broadband now matters more to them than any other household service, reflecting how deeply digital tools are embedded in work, entertainment and home management.

That reliance is beginning to reshape expectations of what technology should do at home.

While smart speakers and connected TVs are now commonplace, Vo...