The article critiques the prevalent use of the AI button in user interfaces, highlighting its lack of clarity and the cognitive load it creates by forcing users to switch between AI and manual workflows. Instead, it advocates for more integrated solutions like shadow teammates that foster a collaborative environment, allowing for seamless interaction without artificial boundaries. The author suggests that the AI button is an outdated design pattern akin to Clippy and should be replaced with more intuitive alternatives.
ai-button ✓
user-experience ✓
collaboration ✓
design-patterns ✓
+ workflow