Are we entering the 'age of intent' in digital interaction?

Are we entering the 'age of intent' in digital interaction?

From Thoughtworks Technology Podcast by Thoughtworks

December 23, 2025 · 45 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of the 'age of intent' in digital interaction and its implications for businesses.

The 'age of intent' is a phrase that's been around for a number of years. However, with the rise of AI agents in 2025 it has the potential to become a key trend for 2026. It describes a new way of thinking about digital interaction in which the gap between human intention and output are reduced even further through AI assistance. Thoughtworks' APAC CTO Sarah Taraporewalla has been exploring the age of intent in recent months; she's written a series of blog posts that tackle what this new phase of digital interaction means for businesses and how they can prepare themselves. On the latest episode of the Technology Podcast, Sarah joins host Lilly Ryan to discuss the concept the age of intent and its implications for the future of digital experiences. Read Sara Taraporewalla's series on the age of intent: The interface is dead. Time for the age of intent: https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/generative-ai/the-interface-is-dead-time-for-the-age-of-intent From prototype to transformation: https://www.thoughtworks.com/insights/blog/generative-ai/the-age-of-intent-from-prototype-to-transformation What it takes to become an intent-ready organization…

People in this episode

Host: Lilly Ryan

Guest: Sarah Taraporewalla

Topics covered

  • age of intent
  • digital interaction
  • AI agents
  • business implications
  • future of digital experiences

Keywords

  • age of intent
  • digital interaction
  • AI
  • business preparation
  • future experiences

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Organizations: Thoughtworks

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