Ross Horlock is a PhD researcher at University College London working on immunology for cancer treatment. He is an ex AstraZeneca and Syngenta research scientist.
Fede Gambedotti is a PhD researcher at University College London modelling energy transition and energy equity. He is a former power trading analyst at Drax Group.

The AI chatbot wars are heating up as companies compete to attract and retain users by offering seamless integration, diverse features, and unique user experiences. The battle is shifting from the models themselves to the integration and usability of the chatbots within everyday tasks and devices. The future of AI chatbots may lie in wearables and physical integration, but the timing and user adoption remain critical factors. The conversation delves into the future of AI, the impact of agentic tools, and the competitive landscape of AI models. It explores the integration of AI into devices, the potential for specialised AI models, and the implications for consumers.

Takeaways

• Integration and usability are becoming key differentiators in the AI chatbot wars.
• The future of AI chatbots may involve wearables and physical integration, but timing and user adoption are critical factors. Agentic integration is a key factor in the success of AI models.
• The future of AI will involve a convergence and divergence of specialised AI models.

Chapters

• 00:00 The Shift to Integration and Usability
• 05:42 Diversification of AI Chatbot Offerings
• 15:15 The Role of Wearables in the Future of AI Chatbots
• 22:27 The Timing and Adoption of AI Chatbot Innovations
• 30:00 Quantifying the Benefits of Agentic Tools
• 37:21 Specialised AI Models and Integration

• 45:14 The Impact on Consumers and AI Tool Usage

Recorded on April 2nd 2026