Human-AI Integration

While traditional HCI (Human-Computer Interaction) is a research field that focuses on the interface between humans and machines, I advocate for Human Augmentation—humans enhanced by technology. The scope of augmentation extends beyond intellectual enhancement to encompass sensory, cognitive, physical, and existential dimensions. This augmentation extends beyond individual humans to develop into a future society called IoA (Internet of Abilities), where people and technology merge on networks and their capabilities are complementarity enhanced, leading to a world of Human-AI Integration where AI becomes integrated with human abilities. I will introduce examples such as silent speech, which enables communication without vocalization, and skill transmission systems where human vision merges with real-world agents, and discuss the future relationship between humans and technology.