AI for the Everyday: Robert Petrosino on Personalized Agents, Storytelling, and the Road to AGI

Ahead of his talk at World Summit AI USA 2025 (June 18–19, San Francisco), we caught up with Robert Petrosino, Strategic Engagement Advisor: AI, FBI. From bedtime storytelling to medical decision-making, Petrosino envisions a future where AI is a deeply personal support system woven into our daily lives. In this conversation, he reflects on his work bringing agent-based systems to the private sector, the overlooked role of chip manufacturing and energy in achieving AGI, and why 2028 may mark a turning point in our relationship with intelligent machines.

What’s your most compelling dream scenario for AI — a breakthrough that would fundamentally improve life on a global scale?

Personalized support system for the hardest decision in our lives from entertainment choices to medical recommendations.

What’s a recent project or breakthrough you're especially proud of — and what kind of impact do you hope it will have in the real world?

If you had to choose one nightmare scenario that keeps you up at night — whether realistic or speculative — what would it be, and what warning signs should we be watching for today?

No thanks, I live in this daily.

 

What are we not talking about enough in the AI conversation today — something you believe could be hugely important five years from now?

Chip Manufacturing and Energy, without these two things we will never really reach AGI.

 

Do you think AGI is near? When will we have AGI?

2028 will be an inflection point where we have many agents running at near AGI levels ushering in a new ear of life for the world.

Robert Petrosino, Strategic Engagement Advisor: AI, FBI

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