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Distilling Lessons from AI in 2024

Dec 26, 2024
Reflect on the transformative advancements in AI over the past year, focusing on how they lived up to the hype. Explore Google Gemini's capabilities for deep web research and the rise of agentic AI. Delve into the subjective nature of 'taste' in product development, highlighting its importance amidst data-driven decisions. Discover how software is evolving as a means of self-expression and how AI is reshaping digital platforms. Finally, examine the mixed perceptions surrounding AI's role as a tool versus a collaborative partner in our work lives.
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Quick takeaways

  • The evolution of AI products in 2023 revealed a need for user-centric design to improve functionality and satisfaction.
  • Google Gemini's Deep Research technology illustrates significant potential for collaborative research and effective information synthesis in future AI applications.

Deep dives

The Emergence of AI Workflow Interfaces

The year has seen the development and popularity of AI workflow interfaces characterized by a three-panel setup. This includes an area for context, enabling users to import documents from various sources like Google Drive, alongside a chat window for interaction. Another panel allows the AI to generate outputs collaboratively, making the process more intuitive. This evolving structure represents a significant shift in user experience, facilitating more effective communication with AI models like ChatGPT and Claude.

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