Steve Jobs' 1983 Speech Predicted the Internet, AI, and iPhone
HeyAmit_ · x · 2026-08-26
A speech from Steve Jobs in 1983 has resurfaced, showing his incredible foresight into the future of technology. He accurately predicted:
- The Internet: Describing a network that would connect people and allow instant information exchange.
- Mobile Devices: Foreseeing a portable device (like the iPhone) that would serve as a hub for daily life.
- Artificial Intelligence: Identifying AI as a central component of future technological advancement.
The speech captures his grand vision for the next 50 years of tech at the dawn of the PC revolution.
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