The Family History AI Show EP23: AI Predictions for 2025: Agents, Local Models, Social Media Chatbots, Writing with AI, Costs Keep Dropping
Feb 5, 2025
Co-hosts discuss exciting AI predictions for 2025, including the rise of AI agents that promise better privacy and task efficiency. They delve into the anticipated integration of chatbots in social media, aimed at enhancing user interactions. Writing with AI is also on the agenda, as they predict these tools will soon be widely adopted. The conversation touches on the competitive landscape of AI, discussing major players and emerging innovations. Finally, they navigate potential challenges and highlight what may not come to fruition in the near future.
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AI Agents: Hype and Disappointment
- AI agents will become more prevalent in 2025, initially causing disappointment due to high expectations.
- They will gradually gain acceptance as they improve, acting on behalf of users, sometimes autonomously.
Early AI Agent Examples
- Explore AI agents like Anthropic's 'Computer Use' and OpenAI's 'Operator'.
- They can interact with your computer screen, mouse, and keyboard, performing tasks on websites.
Local Language Models: Enhanced Privacy
- Running language models locally on personal devices will enhance privacy and security for genealogists.
- This eliminates the need to send sensitive data to the cloud, addressing privacy concerns.