This episode of Connecting Dots explores the impending transformation of smartphones driven by advancements in artificial intelligence. Experts predict a future where phones become significantly more intuitive and helpful, anticipating a shift away from screen-based interactions towards voice commands and context-aware assistance. This evolution is exemplified by new features like Apple's Visual Intelligence and Google's Project Astra, which leverage the phone's camera to understand the user's environment and needs. However, the podcast also acknowledges challenges related to accuracy, copyright concerns, and potential misuse of AI-powered image generation tools. Ultimately, the future of smartphones hinges on whether these AI enhancements provide genuinely useful and desirable features for consumers.

Connecting Dots with Bilal Mirza is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the intricate connections between technology, innovation, culture, and society. Each episode dives deep into transformative ideas, groundbreaking technologies, and the stories of visionaries shaping our future. Whether it's uncovering the evolution of AI, the impact of policies, or the power of entrepreneurial resilience, Connecting Dots helps you see the bigger picture—one idea at a time. Tune in to stay inspired, informed, and ahead of the curve.

In this episode of Connecting Dots, we discuss the critical advisories issued by top US universities like Harvard and Cornell to their international students. With the backdrop of potential travel restrictions under President Trump’s administration, universities are urging students to return to campus early to avoid complications.

Join us as we explore the challenges faced by over 1.1 million international students, particularly those from India and China, and the broader implications of such policy shifts. How do these uncertainties shape the global academic landscape? Tune in for insights and perspectives that connect the dots on international education and policy.

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In this episode, we dive into the latest advancements in AI technology, focusing on Google's new Gemini model and its groundbreaking AI-powered assistants, Astra and Mariner. Discover how these tools are reshaping personal assistance by performing complex tasks, from planning itineraries to interacting with the real world through smart glasses and browser extensions. We also explore how major players like Apple, OpenAI, and Meta are racing to revolutionize AI-powered assistants. Join us as we unravel the future of AI in everyday life and its potential to become mainstream by 2025.

We discussed how the recent move by the Australian parliament will affect Australians, social media companies, and future legislation across the globe. Is it really simple to ban it, or are there some technical bottlenecks to achieving this ban practically? Let's connect the dots.