Humans struggle with memory retention. Over time, we forget things, and due to our limited attention spans, we often fail to remember them in the first place. Our biases and perception also contribute to misremembering. Considering the complexity of the issue, we retain very little information for long periods. However, there is hope that AI might solve this problem. Microsoft, for instance, is investing in Recall, an AI-powered application that promises to collect, store, organize, and retrieve all computer-based activities and content. Imagine simply asking your computer about an article on bees you read and the corresponding timeline. At Google I/O, an impressive AI demonstration focused on helping users locate misplaced items like glasses. Apple envisions using AI to create photo albums and emotionally impactful videos for reminiscing about significant moments.

Notion and Dropbox are also integrating AI into their tools to assist in finding and remembering meetings and tasks. The common promise among all these advancements is the ability to rely on the computer to remember things for us, and to do so faster and more reliably. In this episode of The Vergecast, we engage in conversation with Dan Siroker, CEO of Limitless, who has dedicated considerable time to tackling this memory-aid challenge. We delve into the intricacies of building effective memory aids, explore potential future applications, and examine the difficulties associated with getting it right. We also explore the human aspect of this technological advancement. How will it change our lives when we no longer have to depend on our own memory?Does it alter the significance of remembering a friend's birthday if an AI model is responsible for it?Moreover, will these tools extend beyond work-related contexts?Considering the fast pace of development and continuous improvement of tools like Limitless, we must adapt to coexist with them.