1017 SIRI, DO IT FOR ME!

thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future

Be A Better YOU with AI: Join The Community: https://10xyou.us Get AIDAILY every weekday. Subscribe at https://aidaily.us --- In this episode, Chris digs deep into the limitations of current AI assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. He argues that despite all the advancements in AI technology, these assistants are still incredibly reactive rather than proactive. Imagine a world where your AI knows your schedule, predicts your needs, and helps you manage your day without being told what to do—Chris thinks this is where AI should be heading. He shares a personal example: while driving to pick up his son from school, Google Maps knows he's running late. It knows his routine, but it doesn't automatically text his son to inform him of the delay. Chris believes that the technology already exists for such proactivity but is being held back, likely because tech companies are cautious about revealing how much data they have on us. He challenges the audience to imagine AI that can not only notify us of deliveries but also manage our day seamlessly, adding real value to our lives. Chris also dives into the potential fears people have about such proactive AI, from privacy concerns to inappropriate interruptions. However, he contends that context-aware AI—AI that can recognize when you're in a meeting and act accordingly—would solve many of these problems. He leaves the audience with a question: Are you ready for an AI that does more than just react?

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