The article "AI Is Just the Next Evolution of the Computer," updated on March 15, 2025, traces the history of computing as a continuous movement toward more intuitive human-computer interaction, making technology increasingly accessible beyond specialized users. Initially, early computers required programming in machine language using physical media like punch cards, paper tape, and toggle switches, creating high barriers to entry limited to engineers and scientists. The graphical user interface (GUI) revolution then introduced visual metaphors and event-driven programming, enabling broader use by business professionals and creative users, though computers still required explicit step-by-step instructions. The current AI era signifies a fundamental shift: instead of humans translating goals into precise commands, artificial intelligence understands natural language, recognizes intent, and autonomously solves complex tasks. This evolution reduces the cognitive burden on users, allowing interaction through conversational, goal-oriented requests rather than detailed instructions. For example, where the GUI era required numerous explicit steps to create an image, AI can accomplish the task from a simple natural language description. Each phase has progressively democratized computing—from a few specialists in the machine language era, to office and creative workers in the GUI era, to virtually anyone who can articulate a goal in the AI era. This trend abstracts away underlying technical complexity, enabling more people to harness computational power. Looking ahead, the relationship between humans and computers is expected to evolve into a collaborative partnership. Rather than replacing human intelligence, AI will augment it by complementing human strengths in goal setting and judgment with machines’ capabilities in data processing and pattern recognition. This ongoing evolution positions AI as the natural next step in computing’s progression toward becoming a more helpful, accessible, and intuitive extension of human capability.