Will AI completely break down the language barrier, making it so humans no longer need to learn foreign languages? GPT predicts: '99% of people will no longer need to learn foreign languages,' achievable in as early as 5 years, or at most 10 years. On the technical side, 80% is already done. It will take 2–4 years for hardware and 'wearable habits' to become widespread. AI-powered earbuds/glasses need to become the norm. Language requirements will disappear from job postings. Language learning will shift from being a 'universal obligation' to an 'elite option.'