We’re in the DOS era of AI, relying on raw, text-heavy natural language. The next GUI moment is coming, and it won’t just change how we interact with tech, but how we interact with the world.
This idea of Ambient Interfaces reminds me of Isaac Asimov's short story "The Final Question". In the story, humanity invents a computer system that eventually evolves to be omnipresent and omniscient. Interacting with the system takes little effort as the system's understanding of the world and user's context is complete. This starkly contrasts today's ChatGPTs that tend to frustrate the user more than they help regardless of effort in providing as much context as you can.
This idea of Ambient Interfaces reminds me of Isaac Asimov's short story "The Final Question". In the story, humanity invents a computer system that eventually evolves to be omnipresent and omniscient. Interacting with the system takes little effort as the system's understanding of the world and user's context is complete. This starkly contrasts today's ChatGPTs that tend to frustrate the user more than they help regardless of effort in providing as much context as you can.
Amazing reference, thanks for bringing this to the thread.
That kind of interface, one that understands both the surroundings and our intent without friction, is exactly what ambient interaction aims for.
But you’re right, we’re still somewhere in between.
I'm curious about your perspective: do we need more time, a change in approach, or something else?