Why AI Apps Still Need UI Beyond Just Chat
evielync · x · 2026-08-29
The author argues for the necessity of UI in AI products beyond just chat interfaces. They showcase a custom plugin built inside Obsidian that displays all necessary daily information at a glance, eliminating the need to ask an agent to generate a daily report repeatedly. This demonstrates that structured UIs can be more efficient than chatbots for specific use cases.
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