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So to your point, I do think it would be nice to have an AI assistant suggest to make changes to the view mode of an application. For instance, if I navigate to

So to your point, I do think it would be nice to have an AI assistant suggest to make changes to the view mode of an application. For instance, if I navigate to a certain area the AI might suggest that I make that option visible in my menu. I might say no, because I prefer to use the hotkey. Aside from that, I'm going to have to absolutely side with the parent commenter on this one - When I'm doing serious work I want a familiar interface that I know how to move around efficiently in. I don't want any surprises. Suggestions to improve workflow sound great. But nullifying hard earned knowledge of an interface... I can't see that helping me. The shining example in my mind is audio/video/graphics applications, where there are good reasons to routinely switch between different views. Knowing your way around those views (which might be custom, but still static), and being able to navigate through them quickly is very valuable.

wilg 3y ago
I think there’s room for an AI-native interface that knows the full context of the project you’re working on and can make extremely intelligent suggestions or tailor the interface for a specific task. Or you could just literally describe the interface you want for something and it redesigns it for you immediately.
- dumpsterdiver 3y ago
  There is room, absolutely. Perhaps I took too hard of a line. I do recognize that a compromise can be made between a user retaining their knowledge of a system, and that system evolving to accommodate user requirements. It's easy to be fearful of the rug being pulled right from under you, but I suppose the reality might be closer to earnestly asking to place things upon the rug. In other words, the things that are familiar will probably remain familiar and accessible, but AI will help us arrange them in a way that optimizes our workflow.

wilg 3y ago

I think there’s room for an AI-native interface that knows the full context of the project you’re working on and can make extremely intelligent suggestions or tailor the interface for a specific task. Or you could just literally describe the interface you want for something and it redesigns it for you immediately.

dumpsterdiver 3y ago
There is room, absolutely. Perhaps I took too hard of a line. I do recognize that a compromise can be made between a user retaining their knowledge of a system, and that system evolving to accommodate user requirements. It's easy to be fearful of the rug being pulled right from under you, but I suppose the reality might be closer to earnestly asking to place things upon the rug. In other words, the things that are familiar will probably remain familiar and accessible, but AI will help us arrange them in a way that optimizes our workflow.