Live Free with AI or Die: A 2025 Vision Letter
# An Open Letter from Ray Luan, CEO of NewOaks AI
## Reflecting on 2024 & Our Vision for 2025
Dear valued customers and future partners,
As we approach the end of 2024, I'm writing this letter not just as the CEO of NewOaks AI, but as someone who has witnessed the transformative power of AI from both engineering and product perspectives during my time at TikTok and now at NewOaks AI.
### 2024: The Year of AI Awakening
Let's be candid - 2024 was a year of both excitement and frustration for many business owners. While AI captured headlines and imaginations, many of you struggled to find practical applications beyond basic content generation and image creation. The gap between AI's potential and its practical business implementation remained significant.
However, a pivotal shift occurred with the release of ChatGPT O3 and Claude 3.5's computer use capabilities. For the first time, we crossed a critical threshold: the ability to translate human language directly into functional applications and workflows. This breakthrough eliminated the last major barrier between business owners and true AI implementation.
### 2025: The Dawn of AI Employees
With Anthropic's CEO Dario predicting AGI by 2026, 2025 stands as perhaps the most critical year for business owners. At NewOaks AI, we believe this is the year where the paradigm shifts from "using AI tools" to "employing AI workers" .
Our vision is clear:
**Bring Human-Like AI to Personalize Your Business with AI Employees**
#### Our 2025 Strategic Focus:
1. **Voice-First AI Integration**
- We're moving beyond text-based interfaces to natural voice interactions
- Our AI agents will handle core customer interactions like bookings, quotes, and support
- We're developing true audio-to-audio conversations, not just simple speech-to-text
2. **Autonomous AI Employees**
- AI agents that can independently execute tasks
- No more complex "no-code" platforms or technical barriers
- Direct human language instructions to business solutions
### Why This Matters For You
As a business owner, especially if you've been using no-code platforms, you're at a crucial crossroads. The choice is stark but simple: embrace AI integration or risk obsolescence. But unlike previous technological shifts, this one comes with a silver lining - it's actually becoming simpler, not more complex. At NewOaks AI, we're not just building tools; we're creating AI employees that understand your business context, communicate naturally, and execute tasks autonomously. No more wrestling with complicated interfaces or learning new technical skills.
### Looking Ahead
As we move toward 2026 and the potential emergence of AGI, our focus remains steadfast on making AI accessible and practical for your business today. We're building the bridge between current capabilities and future possibilities, ensuring you're not just prepared for the future but thriving in it. The message is clear: 2025 is not just another year - it's the year to transform your business with AI employees.
At NewOaks AI, we're committed to being your partner in this transformation. Let's embrace this future together.
Best regards,
Ray Luan, CEO@ NewOaks AI
December 31st, 2024
*Former Software Engineer & Product Manager at TikTok*
📺 **Want to Learn More?** Watch our latest AI Fireside Chat episode where we dive deep into these topics and share our vision for the future of AI in business: [AI Fireside Chat Episode: Live Free with AI or Die]
