The CEO of Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman, has predicted that humans will have “intimate” AI companions within five years. There is no denying that artificial intelligence is rapidly infiltrating every aspect of our lives. Users have become more dependent on chatbots in their everyday lives as well. Hence, the Microsoft AI Chief claims that deeply personal AI companions will become a part of everyday life.
Microsoft AI chief says everyone will have their ‘own AI companion’ in future
The CEO of Microsoft AI believes humans will have their “own AI companions” in the near future, as users show more dependency on chatbots than ever before. Suleyman predicts that AI will become omnipresent in people’s lives and not merely an app on their phone or laptop. (via Dexerto).
Suleyman believes this change will happen faster than what tech experts predict, as the signs are all there. People aren’t just depending on AI tools to solve their issues; a lot of users are relying on them for emotional comfort.
Suleyman shared, “I think in five years’ time, everybody will have their own AI companion, which will know them so intimately and so personally that it will come to live life alongside you. It will see what you see, hear what you hear, understand your context, your preferences, your motivations, and it’ll feel like an ever-present aid or friend that is there to help you navigate life’s big challenges.”
Suleyman’s statement also echoes how tech companies are reimagining the positioning and marketing of their AI tools. Instead of just presenting them as tools to solve users’ problems, companies are promoting AI as a companion or a friend with whom they can form a bond.
Hence, instead of a mundane robotic design, companies are going out of their way to give a unique structure and design to their AI tools. Last year, Elon Musk’s xAI got everyone’s attention after showcasing Grok’s anime-styled assistant. Not only that, Razer presented an AI-powered desk companion that transforms into different digital avatars, which aids users in gaming and everyday tasks.
Originally reported by Anwaya Mane on Mandatory.
