The next wave of AI startups will live in the physical world
Startups Magazine 11
An investor argues that AI's next major wave will shift from digital applications to physical-world domains like healthcare, elderly care, and government services, where stakes are higher and trust is essential. Success requires building safety and accountability from day one, with AI agents supporting human decision-making rather than replacing professionals or autonomy. Founders must test reliability in real conditions, maintain human oversight, and measure success by human outcomes—whether nurses gain patient time or elderly people retain independence—not by job displacement.