what’s funny is that a lot of sci-fi computer assistants are memorable because they have weird little boundaries and opinions, while most real AI tools are trying hard to disappear into the workflow. that gap seems more important than the usual “is it smart enough” debate.
I’m not sure people actually want a chatty assistant as much as they want something that knows when to shut up and be useful. has anyone else found the imagined version more appealing than the product version?
