a16z Podcast What Comes After Mobile? Meta’s Andrew Bosworth on AI and Consumer Tech
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Apr 24, 2025 
Andrew Bosworth, CTO of Meta, shares his insights on the shifting landscape of consumer tech, moving beyond smartphones. He discusses how AI is set to revolutionize computing with ambient and agentic experiences. Andrew envisions augmented reality and smart glasses as the future of content consumption. The conversation also dives into the delicate balance between user needs and technological innovation, while addressing risks associated with these advancements. Ultimately, Andrew highlights the transformative potential of AI in redefining how we engage with technology.
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Future of Content Consumption
- Smart glasses and AR headsets will expand content consumption beyond phones in 10 years.
- Early versions in 5 years will offer simpler, always-on content experiences but not replace phones yet.
AI’s Broad Impact on Interfaces
- The current AI revolution solves real, broad problems compared to previous tech breakthroughs.
- It can improve every user interface, making technology easier and more natural to use.
Post-Phone Interaction Evolution
- The post-phone computing world requires new natural interaction modalities without keyboards or touchscreens.
- AI can enhance these by understanding context and human intentions for smarter interfaces.