The problem isn't phones. It's apps
a year ago
- #Technology
- #Design
- #AI
- Jonathan Ive, Apple's former chief designer, is collaborating with OpenAI to develop a new tech product, sparking mixed reactions.
- Ive's team includes top talent from Apple, potentially forming a stronger team than any at Apple.
- OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman are criticized for overpromising and underdelivering, with AI's flaws being downplayed.
- Ive and Altman propose a new device to replace smartphones, aiming for a revolutionary interaction model with computers.
- The Browser Company discontinues Arc, a beloved browser, to focus on an AI-centric browser, Dia, citing the need for change.
- AI is seen as offering fluidity in computing and information retrieval, potentially replacing traditional interfaces like browsers and apps.
- Critics argue that AI's general-purpose approach lacks the specificity and enjoyment of well-designed, precise interfaces.
- Examples like the cooking app Mela and email service HEY demonstrate the value of thoughtful, human-first design over AI-driven solutions.
- The vision for AI-centric computing is criticized for reducing the internet's richness and uniqueness to a bland, prompt-driven experience.
- The article concludes that the future of computing should focus on better apps and experiences, not replacing existing paradigms with AI.