Will A.I. Eat The Browser?

Summary

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The author discusses how traditional web browsers may become obsolete as AI, AR, and VR technologies evolve. Current browsers focus on document-centric experiences, but future interactions will demand more personalized and immersive systems. As technology advances, the browser must adapt to remain relevant in a world where information is increasingly accessed through AI-driven interfaces.

Key Takeaways:

1. Embrace emerging technologies like AI and AR for a more personalized experience.
2. Stay informed about the evolution of web browsers and their functionalities.
3. Consider how new devices might change the way we access and interact with information.

Highlights from Article

If the Vision Pro taught me anything, it’s that on a device designed for immersive experiences the Safari browser feels like an afterthought. In a world where AR, VR, and voice-controlled systems are becoming more integrated into daily life, the browser’s limitations become glaringly obvious.

But as AI disaggregates information from text, video, and music into unique remixable AI chatbot answer streams, it’s clear to me that over the next decade the browser will need to adapt or die.

• The browser is made for linear information parsing and consumption, not for letting AI consume it.

“I wrote the story because Brian Reid at DEC told me that the significance of the web was that mid-career computer scientists would benefit because they could share academic papers with their colleagues quickly,” Markoff shared in an email. “It hasn’t changed very much from that original idea, though these days those pages are less academic, carry images, and are often used to stream videos.”

• Origins of the internet was for finding content.

And it’s already clear that many of these emerging devices are not like the computers we have used thus far. For starters, some of them won’t even have screens or keyboards.

Current apps require active user engagement. We must consciously track everything.

In the near future, you can imagine a non-human entity — let’s call it a DietBot — acting as your personal nutritionist and meal planner and requiring little to no effort on your part. T

McCue believes that with protocols like ActivityPub, combined with AI, we can create a more personalized, mediated information experience

He wants to transform the browser from a mere viewer to an operating system-like entity that maintains personal preferences and behaviors at the system level, allowing us to use “AI” across devices without replicating our choices at the app level. His new browser-based OS will understand user context and preferences at a fundamental level, making it easier to create personalized experiences.

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