AI’s Next Level Isn’t Just More Data, It’s Understanding Your Whole Damn Task

Author(s): Mayank Bohra

Originally published on Towards AI.

Moving beyond separate apps to AI systems that grasp your full intent across your digital world.

We’ve spent years building workflow automations like domino runs. If this webhook fires here, send that email there. If that database record updates, trigger this API call. It’s incredibly powerful for specific, predictable sequences. Think of setting up a simple Zapier workflow: “New row in Google sheet -> Send a Slack message.” It’s rigid, it’s defined, and it only understands its tiny corner of the universe.

The article discusses the evolution of AI towards a more integrated understanding of tasks beyond simple commands, emphasizing the need for systems that can grasp overarching goals rather than just executing isolated actions. It highlights the concept of ‘Text Awareness’ in AI, which involves understanding context and intent across various platforms, ultimately advocating for a new architectural approach in developing educational technology to enhance productivity and task management.

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