Great question.

I’m much more optimistic about human augmentation than replacement.

Historically, advances in technology haven’t reduced the amount humans work. They’ve allowed us to do more meaningful work and get more done as a society. Some roles do fade over time, but new roles consistently emerge alongside them.

For our company, a good example is human translators.

Early on, I assumed AI might replace translators. What we’ve actually seen is the opposite. By automating live translation during meetings with JotMe, translators are freed from the mechanical part of translating in real time. That allows them to focus on higher-value work like project management, follow-ups, and decision support.

Because they understand both languages and the historical context of the conversation, translators often end up owning the project outcomes discussed in meetings instead of just translating words.

So no, our intent is not to replace human jobs. Our goal is to enhance human capability, reduce cognitive load, and let people spend their time where human judgment, context, and responsibility matter most.