
Future-Facing Possibilities
The Next Wave of Innovation
Real-Time Video Interaction
- AI agents processing live video streams
- Show-and-tell troubleshooting via camera
- Augmented reality annotations and guidance
- Visual confirmation of physical tasks
Proactive AI Assistance
- AI monitors context and anticipates needs
- Autonomous agents that take initiative:
- "I see you're booked today. Would you like me to summarize important emails?"
- "There's a supply chain delay - here are potential solutions."
- Background task execution with minimal supervision
- Shift from reactive to anticipatory AI
Advanced Collaboration Models
- AI as team member in group chats
- Facilitating meetings and capturing action items
- Negotiating between stakeholders
- Maintaining project momentum through follow-ups
Technical Advancements
- Tighter integration of messaging, automation, and AI components
- Lower latency for near-instantaneous responses
- More sophisticated agent frameworks with tool-using capabilities
- Enhanced governance and safety controls
- Augmented and virtual reality integration