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It’s time to retire the term “user”

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Rethinking Technology Language: Beyond 'User'

This chapter examines the shift from the term 'user' to more precise labels like 'members' and 'patients' in the context of technology interactions. It highlights how this linguistic evolution reflects deeper relationships with technology, particularly in generative AI and user interfaces, and underscores the significance of semantics in design.

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