AI Products Are Solving a 'Largely Imaginary' User Goal, Argues Essay
euthymiclabs · hn · 2026-08-14
An essay criticizes the trend in AI product development where many products address a largely imaginary user need rather than real pain points. The author argues this leads to wasted resources and product failures, urging developers to return to genuine user research.
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