Hello, readers! As we delve into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI), it's clear that the advent of GenAI is reshaping our perceptions of work, play, and daily life. Let's take a moment to reflect on the journey of AI over the past 30 years.
In the early days, our understanding of AI was largely influenced by science fiction movies, which painted a picture of limitless possibilities. Fast forward to a few years ago, and our conversations around AI were centered on three main capabilities: making predictions, giving binary answers, and selecting from a list or categorizing items.
Today, we're witnessing the rise of GenAI, an AI system that promises to usher us into the era of general intelligence before we reach superintelligence. But what does this mean in practical terms?
The Evolution of Smart Devices
Consider the evolution of smart devices. When IoT first became popular, we labeled devices as "smart" if they could communicate data in a way, we could translate the data and derive meaning from. For instance, a refrigerator became a smart refrigerator, and a vacuum cleaner transformed into a smart robotic cleaner. But are these devices truly intelligent?
Let's examine the Roomba, a smart vacuum cleaner, connects to your Wi-Fi, and can be monitored and scheduled via an app. It navigates within a defined perimeter. But is it truly smart?
There is no AI built-in.
The Era of Robotics with General Intelligence
As we move into the era of robotics, the definition of "smart" is changing. Imagine a Roomba that doesn't require you to use an App, to define its parameters or translate its data. Instead, you could simply instruct it to clean a specific area of your kitchen, and it would comply. You could ask it to clean your study room twice a day, and it would understand the request, even scheduling the cleaning times itself. This level of intelligence is what we can expect from the devices of the future. Era of Robotics with General Intelligence.
We're not just talking about robots with arms and legs that can dance and jump. We're envisioning everyday devices that can interact with us in a conversational manner. This future is not far off; in fact, it's just around the corner.
The Future of Smartphones
As we expect these advancements, it's clear that the gap between smartphones and other IoT devices will continue to narrow. In fact, I believe that the smartphones and apps we use today will undergo significant changes. Much like how CD and Blu-ray technologies have faded into obsolescence, smartphones and apps as we know them may also become a thing of the past.
What are your thoughts on this exciting evolution? We'd love to hear from you.