Bill Gates has made a forecast that may shake the technology industry: foresees the end of Google and Amazon due to the advancement of artificial intelligence (AI)according to his recent statements.
During his participation in the AI Forward 2023 event organized by Goldman Sachs and SV Angel in San Francisco, the Microsoft co-founder warned about the development of AI and its impact on user behavior.
According to a report published on the website of ACEGates claimed that in the near future, AI will be able to understand human thought patterns, needs and feelings, completely transforming the way we interact online.
According to his words, this will cause websites and tools like Google, Amazon and Spotify to become obsolete.
Someday we will stop needing search engines
The businessman pointed out that users will no longer need to visit search or productivity sitesas the competition between the big tech companies will focus on developing the best AI-based “personal agent”.
On the other hand, Bill Gates highlighted Microsoft’s million-dollar investments in AI companies, such as OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, with the aim of leading this field.
In particular, Gates mentioned the ChatGPT tool, developed by OpenAI, which Microsoft has integrated into Bing search engines and its Edge browser, giving you a significant advantage over your competitors. In addition, the company has plans to implement AI in applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
While Gates expressed optimism about Microsoft’s ability to win the race to create the AI ”personal agent,” he also recognized the potential of other startups in the field of artificial intelligence, such as Inflection.
These statements by Bill Gates highlight the impact that artificial intelligence is expected to have on the technology landscape, transforming the way we interact online and presenting challenges and opportunities for leading companies in the market.