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While I wait for someone to post a non-paywalled version, what's the real overlap of things the average joe wants automated, things an agent can reliably do, an
by J37T3R 2mo ago
While I wait for someone to post a non-paywalled version, what's the real overlap of things the average joe wants automated, things an agent can reliably do, and isn't seen as a bit too creepy? I think it's pretty small, and certainly a lot smaller than Silicon Valley thinks. That's still before things like cost, general AI aversion, and the technical confidence to get an agent set up.
- marginalia_nu 2mo agoI think it could be argued there's a use case for agents to function as a personal secretary, planning, emailing, news briefs, task reminders, those kinds of things. Probably hasn't taken off because what this solves isn't much of a problem for people without executive dysfunction. Most people simply don't need a secretary, and the tasks you might delegate are often pretty important things that must be done correctly (e.g. you don't want to invite your ex to your wedding, or your boss to your family dinner).
- Tanoc 2mo agoInterconnectivity managers and smarthome managers are about it. People don't want something that can alter things unbidden and unrestricted. But them being able to automatically set up, for example, your phone's Bluetooth connection to a rental car would be appealing to a lot of people. Or being able to adjust the thermostat or start the coffee maker or whatever according to preference of whoever's in the house.
- actualwitch 2mo agoYou can just disable js on that page and get text of the article. Works in my Firefox.