In this episode of the Sure Oak podcast, Nick is joined by Michael Sengbusch and Suprit Patel, experts in product management and marketing, to dive deep into the rapidly evolving world of UI/UX in AI. They discuss the following key topics:
Key Topics Covered:
The impact of Perplexity's new AI browser, Comet, and its potential to challenge industry giants like Google.
How AI is evolving to be more than just a tool, becoming a companion to assist in personal and professional tasks.
The rise of companion AIs and how they could replace traditional browsers and redefine how we interact with technology.
Exploring the line between assistants and companions, and how AI could become a personalized part of your daily routine.
Discussing the potential of AI hardware and even brain implants, and how these innovations could change the future of tech.
Perplexity Comet Introduction: https://www.perplexity.ai/hub/blog/introducing-comet
Google Gemini Live in Chrome: https://chromeunboxed.com/google-is-officially-bringing-gemini-live-to-the-chrome-browser/
OpenAI Browser News: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/openai-release-web-browser-challenge-google-chrome-2025-07-09/
Additional Resources:
Raunchy Grok companionshttps://share.google/Ub6iosrdJ6criVluS
Meta’s Wristband for Controlling Computers With Hand Gestureshttps://share.google/fitxpO1BnYycaeLXD
Meta acquires voice startup Play AI https://share.google/OwWtgLqGZrAf4EgEL
Jack Dorsey’s new apphttps://share.google/rKfjluqzu5y7FMCVs
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction: Meeting the Guests
02:00 – The Browser Wars: Perplexity's AI Browser, Comet
05:20 – The Future of Automation: AI for Daily Tasks
08:00 – AI’s Role in Business Productivity and the Workspace Revolution
10:00 – The Transition from Browser to Workspace: What Does It Mean for Search?
15:00 – Companion AIs: A Deep Dive into the Future of AI in Personal and Professional Settings
20:00 – Will AI Replace Traditional Browsers? Analyzing Perplexity’s Strategy
25:00 – How Loyal Are Users to Their Ecosystems? Understanding Switching Costs
30:00 – Exploring AI in Communication and Virtual Assistants
35:00 – AI-Powered Companions in Marketing and Brand Interactions
40:00 – The Future of Human-AI Interaction: Voice, Gestures, and More
45:00 – Brain-Computer Integration: Is It the Future of AI?
50:00 – AI’s Impact on the Job Market and Workforce Automation
55:00 – Closing Thoughts: The Future of Tech, AI, and Humanity