On Wednesday, Mark Zuckerberg posted a blog on Meta titled “Personal Superintelligence,” where he shared his vision for the future of AI and how it might rely on smart glasses.
He imagines a future where AI is everywhere, watching what we see and hearing what we hear. This AI assistant would always be with us, helping us navigate the world in a smarter, more connected way.
But it’s not about making us superhuman. Instead, the AI will handle most of the thinking and problem-solving, while we just decide what to agree with or reject.
Zuckerberg believes smart glasses will be key to this future. If everyone wears AI-powered glasses like Meta’s, they could replace smartphones altogether.
The challenge? Getting people to actually wear glasses all the time. For example, I only wear glasses for driving or movies because I don’t like having something on my face constantly. I’m sure many people feel the same way. This could be a big reason why VR hasn’t become mainstream.
So, while I’m skeptical about the idea of mass smart glass adoption, maybe there will be less intrusive options, like holograms, in the future.
That said, I do agree with Zuckerberg’s main point. He wants AI to assist humans, not replace them.
He contrasts this with others in the industry who want AI to automate all valuable work, leaving people dependent on the system.
Personally, I’m not against AI. I see it as a powerful tool—a better search engine, a helpful assistant, and a way to speed up boring tasks. As long as it stays that way, I’m fine with it.
The problem is some companies focus only on profits and are too eager to replace humans whenever possible. It reminds me of a famous line from Jurassic Park.
If only companies treated “employing people” as an important service or product they provide.
