Steve Jobs, at 28, gave a speech to designers in Aspen, Colorado, in 1983, predicting the transformative impact of personal computers. He stated that computers would soon become indispensable and the main medium of communication, despite the audience's limited exposure to them at the time. This speech is now featured in an online exhibit by the Steve Jobs Archive, highlighting its relevance today as new technologies like AI emerge.
Jobs' speech included bold predictions: computers would outnumber cars, connect everyone through electronic mail, and dominate daily life. His vision swayed the audience, earning him a standing ovation. He even contributed a mouse to a time capsule to commemorate the event, which was unearthed in 2014.
Jobs' early optimism didn't account for the negative impacts of technology, such as security failures and privacy concerns. Eventually, he recognized these issues and sought to position Apple as a privacy advocate. The speech, showing Jobs in his early days, resonates today as society grapples with the rise of AI, much like it did with computers decades ago.
Jobs' early encounter with AI hinted at a future where machines could replicate human thought, a vision now being pursued by AI developers. The exhibit emphasizes the ongoing relevance of Jobs' insights and the continuous evolution of technology in our lives.
7 сен 2024
