The interfaceless revolution: Agents are replacing traditional app interactions
felixhhaas · x · 2026-08-29
The author observes that the most interesting AI products this year lack traditional interfaces. Instead of opening apps, users interact with agents via text or calls. These agents connect to daily tools like email and calendars, executing tasks such as drafting replies, booking trips, and canceling subscriptions. This signifies a new interaction layer being inserted in front of all traditional interfaces, where underlying apps remain but become invisible.
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