A startup aims to revolutionize virtual assistants with glasses that proactively act on users' behalf, providing real-time information tailored to their context. The article critiques current virtual assistants for their lack of initiative, relying entirely on user commands. It contrasts this with existing enterprise applications that exhibit autonomy through machine learning and data analysis, benefitting organizations primarily. Examples include predictive health monitoring and AI tools that automate HR processes, emphasizing the need for technology that empowers individuals in their daily lives, not just businesses.
They sit around doing nothing until explicitly directed. They don't take any initiative. They're, for lack of a better word, lazy.
Most of today's agency or proactivity features are found in enterprise applications, leveraging machine learning, sensor data, and user behavior analysis to act autonomously.
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