Investor mignano Pushes Back on 'UI Is Dead' Consensus for AI Apps
_AustinCalvert_ · x · 2026-09-21
Investor mignano is pushing back against today's consensus that the UI is dying in favor of building AI apps on top of existing messaging platforms. "I don't buy it," he writes.
His argument: the UI is where the best products earn trust, build brand, and optimize engagement — the core moat products give up by parasitizing messaging platforms.
A notable voice in the ongoing debate over what shape AI-native products should take.
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