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The vision of a future without smartphones, where augmented reality devices, bracelets and implantable technologies predominate, is gaining momentum among technology leaders and innovative companies. Yann LeCun, director of AI at Meta, anticipates that in a decade or two, the smartphone will give way to augmented reality glasses and bracelets for interaction with virtual assistants.
This perspective coincides with that of Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark, who has suggested that by 2030, the smartphone could become obsolete, replaced by technologies more integrated into our bodies. Lundmark also noted that many smartphone functionalities could be taken over by wearable devices, such as smart glasses and bracelets.
However, some of these projections can today be considered speculative or idealistic. Even as companies like Humane AI and Neuralink seek to redefine human-technology interaction, it remains to be seen how these innovations will be incorporated into daily life and whether they will be widely adopted.
Neuralink, founded by Elon Musk, is developing brain-implantable electronic devices that promise to transform our interaction with technology. They aspire to make these devices as common as smartphones, unlocking endless possibilities in medical and technological fields.
In conclusion, although the notion of a future without smartphones sounds like science fiction, current technological trends and the visions of key figures in the industry indicate that we are heading towards an era of greater integration and omnipresence of technology in human interaction.
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