Realistic AI Interview

Interviewer: Thank you for joining us, Mr. Jobs—as imagined in 2025. It’s surreal to have this conversation. Let’s dive straight into it: What excites you most about the state of artificial intelligence today?

“Steve Jobs”: Artificial intelligence, when you break it down, is the next level of computers understanding humanity. What excites me is not the raw power, but how it helps us bring intuition back into technology. For decades we designed things to be more dumb, and then we tried to teach users how to use them. Now, with AI, we can make technology learn from us, anticipate our needs. That’s the kind of insight that excites me.

Interviewer: A lot has changed since 2011. What do you think is the biggest mistake tech companies could make with AI now?

“Steve Jobs”: The biggest mistake is forgetting the “human” in “human-centered design.” It’s easy to get lost in models, data centers, benchmarks. But AI should amplify the human spirit — our curiosity, our compassion. When companies build products that just show off capabilities without thinking about how they shape human behavior, they’re missing the point. The goal should be connection, creativity, and a bit of the magic that makes life richer.

Interviewer: Some people worry AI will take away jobs or reduce creativity. Do you share that concern?

“Steve Jobs”: Change always feels threatening. There were people who thought personal computers would kill craftsmanship. The truth is, technology should make us better craftsmen. AI, like any tool, can replace repetitive tasks. But what it can’t replace is the creative spark — the empathy, the vision. If we build AI to support thinkers, not replace them, we can unlock new levels of creativity. The responsibility lies in how we guide that transformation – education, intention, ethics.

Interviewer: Speaking of ethics, how do you think companies should approach responsible AI?

“Steve Jobs”: Responsibility starts with values. The companies that build enduring products are the ones that put values before profits. Ethics isn’t just about compliance; it’s about asking the hard questions, even when the answers are inconvenient. You design for privacy, you design for transparency, you question whether you should do something just because you can. Responsibility also means giving users control—options, clarity, simplicity. That’s how trust is built.

Interviewer: AI is increasingly becoming part of everyday devices. How would you approach integrating it into consumer products if you were leading a company today?

“Steve Jobs”: Start with the problem. AI shouldn’t be a feature; it should solve a meaningful problem. We’d ask, “What experience are we trying to create? How should this technology feel?” It should be invisible, intuitive, and delightful. People don’t want to learn AI; they want it to understand them. Build seamless interactions, make it personal but not invasive. And always keep the experience as the north star—every line of code, every sensor, every animation should serve that.

Interviewer: Looking ahead to 2030, what do you hope AI will have achieved?

“Steve Jobs”: I hope AI helps us bridge divides: between people, between cultures, and between what we aspire to and what we can achieve. I hope it’s a force for improving education, healthcare, the planet. I hope it helps people unleash their creative voice and feel confident that technology is there to support them, not control them. If AI can do that, then we’ve created something truly profound.

Interviewer: Thank you for envisioning the future with us today.

“Steve Jobs”: Thank you. Remember, the biggest innovations happen when technology and humanity meet. Keep that intersection vivid.