65. Brain-Computer Interfaces, VR, and the Future of Human Memory with Eileen Wu

Are Smart Glasses the "Final Form Factor" for AI? 👓🤖I recently sat down with Qiuxuan (Eileen) Wu, Program Manager at Google and researcher from the MIT Media Lab, for a mind-bending conversation about the future of embodied AI.We didn’t just talk about chatbots. We talked about a future where your AI isn't just on a screen—it’s seeing what you see and hearing what you hear.In this episode, we dive deep into:The "Final Form Factor": Why Eileen believes smart glasses will become our extended memory and "ambient" partners.Bridging the Gap: How we ensure high-tech tools (like VR/AR) are accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities.The Workforce Revolution: A look at our pilot program for training EV technicians using VR headsets at California Community Colleges. 🚗⚡Agentic AI: Moving from AI that "chats" to AI that does—automating the mundane so humans can focus on strategy.If you’re interested in how we transition from "staring at phones" to "interacting with the world," this episode is for you.Connect with Eileen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eileen-wu-1111b0107/👇 Listen to the full episode here: 📽 YT: https://www.youtube.com/@XRealityPro🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/xreality-podcast-uncover-opportunities-for-spatial/id1738791992🎙 Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dominique-wuQuick note for listeners working at the intersection of AI, education, and workforce.Futures Summit 2026 takes place September 9–10 in Santa Clara, focused on Human Skills in an Autonomous World. It’s a convening for people doing the real work—educators, technologists, and partners building equitable, scalable solutions.If your organization wants to connect with California Community Colleges leaders, sponsorship opportunities are open now.Details at bit.ly/FuturesSummit26.Partner with GatherVerse#AI #SmartGlasses #FutureOfWork #EdTech #AugmentedReality #Podcast