Web 2.0 emerged when the internet shifted to dynamic, user-driven platforms, hence the explosion of social networking through blogs and interactive apps. Website experienced vast changes, but what really changed was the interaction model. Users could now become content creators instead of just content consumers, websites could update in real time and people could build digital identities to interact with one another across platforms. Fueling the rise of platforms such as Youtube and Facebook, laying down the foundation of the creator economy.
Today, the fundamental interactions of the internet are shifting towards AI-collaboration. Users now interact with intelligent systems that generate content, summarize information, automate simple tasks and make recommendations based on context. Apps no longer wait for the user’s commands, rather the use of artificial intelligence in the apps proactively help users to think, decide, organize and create. Now, the primary unit of interaction is the conversation, prompt and autonomous action.
Ultimately, Web 2.0 made the internet feel alive as it became a social platform for users to interact with one another. The new era has users working with AI that can understand intent and adapt in real time.