Will AI Replace the Org Chart? Suman Kanuganti on the Rise of Personal AI
About this episode
Suman Kanuganti discusses the evolution of personal AI and its implications for individual ownership and interaction.
In this episode, Suman Kanuganti , CEO of Personal AI , shares how he is redefining artificial intelligence by shifting the focus from generalized models to deeply personalized, human-centered intelligence. From founding Aira—an AI platform supporting the blind and low-vision community—to building Personal AI, Suman offers a unique perspective on creating technology that reflects individual memory, identity, and lived experience. Today, Suman is leading Personal AI with a bold vision: enabling every individual to own and build their own AI—turning personal knowledge, communication, and relationships into a new form of digital asset. He explains how the company is working with telecommunications providers to deliver private, regulated, and highly secure AI experiences—positioning telcos as a critical gateway for the next evolution of the internet. Suman breaks down the shift from traditional internet usage—based on search and consumption—to a new paradigm driven by voice, creation, and interaction. With billions of daily phone calls far exceeding search queries, he highlights how voice networks will play a central role in unlocking AI-powered experiences that are more natural…
People in this episode
Host: Carrie Charles
Guest: Suman Kanuganti
Topics covered
- AI
- personalization
- technology
- telecommunications
Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- digital asset
- voice networks
- human-centered intelligence
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Personal AI, Aira
Books & works: Let's Get Digital
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