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Our choice of AI assistant really matters, says Tony Fadell – and raises big questions

Tony Fadell, known as the 'father of the iPod,' argues in a column that the choice of AI assistant has significant implications, raising critical questions about behavioral shifts similar to those caused by the iPhone. He emphasizes that understanding these shifts is crucial for the long-term impact of AI assistants.

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“Father of the iPod” Tony Fadell has written a lengthy column in which he argues that our choice of AI assistant really matters, but also raises some huge questions that need to be addressed.

He says the reason the iPhone has stood the test of time is because Apple understood the behavioral shifts it would create, not just the technology shift, and the same will be true of AI assistants …

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