Will AI Make Us the Last Generation to Read and Write?

In this 16-minute TED talk, entrepreneur Victor Riparbelli presents a thought-provoking vision of how artificial intelligence could fundamentally transform human communication by the end of this decade. Explore predictions about the shift from text-based communication to AI-driven audio and video formats, and discover potential future scenarios where creating Hollywood-quality films, accessing personalized education, and communicating through hyper-realistic avatars becomes as commonplace as reading a book. Recorded at TEDAI Vienna in October 2024, delve into compelling insights about the evolving relationship between technology and human expression, and consider the implications of AI potentially making current generations the last to rely primarily on reading and writing for communication.