The Koerner Office - Business Ideas and Small Business Deep Dives with Entrepreneurs You’re Not Ready for What’s Coming (Robert Scoble on AI + Future Tech) | Ep. #168
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May 12, 2025 
In this discussion, technology futurist Robert Scoble shares his insights on the cutting edge of AI and smart tech. He reflects on the transformative potential of AI in everyday life, comparing its impact to the dot-com boom. Scoble also examines the slow adoption of innovations like mixed reality and smart glasses. With an eye on the global tech race, he warns America to wake up to China's advancements in AI and robotics. Finally, he explores the ethical implications of integrating AI into daily life and the future of human-machine interaction.
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AI Underestimated by General Public
- AI is currently under-hyped among everyday people who have not fully grasped its power yet.
- Resistance to new tech is common initially but adoption grows quickly with exposure.
Early Social Media Resistance
- Early social media adoption faced strong resistance with zero immediate interest.
- Over time, everyone embraced it, illustrating the typical pattern of tech adoption despite initial skepticism.
Leverage Mixed Reality in Business
- Mixed reality has strong business use cases, especially in industrial and medical fields.
- Use wearable AR to improve workspace efficiency and provide real-time information overlays.