Tech's AI Hype Derails Gadget Innovation, Leaving Virtual Assistants Unready
Summary
Despite the hype around AI language models like ChatGPT, the tech industry failed to deliver seamless, AI-powered virtual assistants for gadgets and apps, getting distracted by chatbots and neglecting otherwise good product innovation.
Key Points
- The tech industry failed to deliver on the promise of AI-powered, multimodal virtual assistants that would revolutionize gadgets and computing.
- Despite hype around language models like ChatGPT, virtual assistants are still not ready for widespread, seamless use in gadgets and apps.
- Tech companies became so distracted by AI chatbots that they neglected making otherwise good gadgets, leading to a disappointing generation of products.