Welcome to episode 167 of the AI for Career Success podcast from Curt Robbins. This educational content is designed to give working professionals who leverage AI as a tool for efficiency and productivity a competitive edge.

In this episode, hosts Daphne and Fred unpack an article from AI expert Mark Hinkle in Cary, North Carolina, entitled "How AI Wearables Will Reshape Business" that was published on LinkedIn. Hinkle is founder and CEO of Peripety Labs.

Hinkle explores the evolution and practical application of AI-powered wearables within professional environments. While early attempts like Google Glass failed, a new generation of discrete devices—including smart glasses, pendants, and wristbands—is now successfully augmenting human memory and workflow.

These tools offer real-time transcription, visual assistance, and meeting summaries, allowing workers to focus on tasks while technology handles information recall. Beyond white-collar productivity, Hinkle highlights how field technicians and skilled trades can use these hands-free systems for instant access to technical data.

However, Hinkle cautions businesses about geopolitical supply chain risks and the necessity for robust privacy policies. Ultimately, AI is shifting from a screen-based interaction to an ambient, wearable infrastructure that serves as a secondary brain.

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"It will not be AI that takes away the job of a technical writer, but rather another technical writer with deep AI skills," said Robbins.

I am currently taking on new clients. I enjoy helping companies with their documentation and communications strategy and implementation. Contact me to learn about my reasonable rates and fast turnaround. — Curt

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>> Read the Hinkle article: https://tinyurl.com/ycysfzzy

>> Read the Robbins article "The Global AI Race: America vs. China": https://tinyurl.com/2uckj7wy

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding AI Hallucinations in Technical Writing": https://tinyurl.com/bdeyd64t

>> Read the Robbins article "Yale Study: Impact of AI on the Job Market": https://tinyurl.com/f3cuvvxn

>> Read the Robbins article "Why Large Language Models are Changing the World": https://tinyurl.com/bdfv63ca

>> Read the Robbins article "Understanding Anthropic: Rising Star in AI": https://tinyurl.com/46btw22z

>> Read the Robbins article "Comparing ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, & Grok": https://tinyurl.com/3zwttxhk

>> Read the Robbins article "AI Job Replacement Fears Are Good. Here's Why.": https://tinyurl.com/p5t27t7d

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