New digital assistants will act 'second brain', says GitHub global CEO
GitHub CEO Thomas Domke envisions future technology as a 'second brain,' enhancing productivity by managing information overload. He highlights advancements in digital assistants and Microsoft's Copilot features, and predicts India will have the largest developer community by 2027.
Thomas Domke, the Global CEO of GitHub, paints a vivid picture of a future where technology is not just a tool but a constant companion, augmenting our abilities and simplifying our daily routines.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Domke explains that our current devices, like smartphones, already serve as rudimentary versions of these copilots, storing and organising our data. However, the next generation of digital assistants will go beyond merely holding information. They can sift through our digital clutter, retrieve important details from emails, summarise meetings, and even advise on personal decisions.
According to Domke, this technological companion will function as a 'second brain,' amplifying our productivity and creativity by filtering out distractions and enabling us to concentrate on what truly matters.
"So in technology, you will have that companion that you can ask questions about things that happened to you last month, last year, maybe in the future, what happened to you as a six-year-old. And so you will have that second brain, that second memory, that can reason over that information, that can advise you of the right book to buy in a bookstore," Domke said.
Domke highlights that these advancements are not just about convenience but are pivotal in managing the increasing information overload in our professional and personal lives. For instance, Microsoft's current Copilot features in Teams already demonstrate this potential by summarising meetings and identifying essential action items that help users manage their workload efficiently.
Focusing on the Indian market, Domke expressed ambitious goals for GitHub's growth and influence. He envisions India emerging as the largest developer community globally by 2027, fostering an environment where the next tech giant could be born in cities like Mumbai or Bangalore.
Watch the accompanying video for the entire conversation.
In an interview with CNBC-TV18, Domke explains that our current devices, like smartphones, already serve as rudimentary versions of these copilots, storing and organising our data. However, the next generation of digital assistants will go beyond merely holding information. They can sift through our digital clutter, retrieve important details from emails, summarise meetings, and even advise on personal decisions.
According to Domke, this technological companion will function as a 'second brain,' amplifying our productivity and creativity by filtering out distractions and enabling us to concentrate on what truly matters.
"So in technology, you will have that companion that you can ask questions about things that happened to you last month, last year, maybe in the future, what happened to you as a six-year-old. And so you will have that second brain, that second memory, that can reason over that information, that can advise you of the right book to buy in a bookstore," Domke said.
Domke highlights that these advancements are not just about convenience but are pivotal in managing the increasing information overload in our professional and personal lives. For instance, Microsoft's current Copilot features in Teams already demonstrate this potential by summarising meetings and identifying essential action items that help users manage their workload efficiently.
Focusing on the Indian market, Domke expressed ambitious goals for GitHub's growth and influence. He envisions India emerging as the largest developer community globally by 2027, fostering an environment where the next tech giant could be born in cities like Mumbai or Bangalore.
Watch the accompanying video for the entire conversation.
(Edited by : Swapnil Deshpande)
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