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In 1987 decades before the World Wide Web Apple released a visionary concept video that essentially predicted the future of intelligent computing. The Knowledge Navigator showcased a sophisticated, conversational agent operating on a book-sized, folding computer. This assistant was a revolutionary concept because it functionally represented the goals of a Symbolic AI General Assistant—performing complex, multi-step reasoning, managing knowledge retrieval, and yet its seamless conversational abilities foreshadowed the Advanced Generative AI Assistants that we rely on today. The agent demonstrated true Individualistic Autonomy by executing research, managing schedules, and facilitating collaboration without continuous step-by-step human oversight. It set the highest benchmark for what a truly intelligent partner system should be.

 It remains regrettable that this pioneering project never progressed beyond the conceptual stage. It stands as a powerful testament to the technological foresight of the 1980s, and the kind of full-bodied AI assistant that Advanced Generative AI is finally realizing today. Though we won't give too much away in advance True Partner Systems is working on bringing a similar vision of a Symbolic AI General Assistant to life in the future as we seek to offer both AI & Robotics Consulting while also being a leader in serving our customers with fine software products where possible! What's your take? Are today's best Advanced Generative AI Assistants systems like the ones we discuss here at True Partner Systems finally fulfilling the promise of the Knowledge Navigator? 

 Let us know in the comments, and watch the our YouTube channel's latest short video below to see the future of 1987: