Hot take: Consumer AI assistants won't be the next iPhone — only 1-10% actually want AI bots
ivan_bezdomny · x · 2026-09-11
The author argues that while AI will keep being useful at work and people will consume more AI content, consumers by and large don't want AI bots or assistants. He estimates only 1-10% of users will adopt them, so consumer AI assistants won't be an iPhone moment. He compares the category to the PalmPilot he owned in college: "it was ok," but never essential.
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