Will Agents Kill App UIs? The Case for Generative Interfaces and Dual Entry Points
rseroter · x · 2026-08-12
With the rise of AI agents, some argue that apps will become headless APIs and visual UIs will die out.
The author pushes back on this notion, arguing that while agent interaction is crucial, visual UIs aren't going away. Generative UIs and personal software will continue to rely on graphical interfaces.
Future software design needs to serve two types of users: maintaining intuitive visual interfaces for humans while providing seamless API entry points for AI agents to interact with the app just as effectively.
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