Chat is a Bad Interface for AI Agents: Build Custom Interactions Instead
DanWahlin · x · 2026-08-06
Discusses AI agent interaction design, pointing out that the traditional chat interface is actually flawed. Chat is used simply because the agent's intent is unpredictable beforehand. The author encourages developers to build custom interactions tailored to what they want the agent to do, showcasing a full lifecycle including the prototype phase.
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