AI may turn basic computer use into a lost art for the next generation
gabriel1 · x · 2026-07-23
The poster argues that “computer use” may become a lost art for future kids because so many tasks are now one prompt away: setting up a Minecraft server, changing settings, fixing drivers, getting internet access, or downloading software.
It’s a compact take on how AI assistants are turning many formerly manual PC workflows into prompt-driven ones, and how that could change basic computer literacy over time.
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