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Power of Metaphors in Human-AI Interaction

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In a recent blog post, Jakob Nielsen wrote, "ChatGPT and other AI systems are shaping up to launch the third user-interface paradigm in the history of computing—the first new paradigm in more than 60 years." He argues that "with the new AI systems, the user no longer tells the computer what to do. Rather, the user tells the computer what outcome they want." This new type of interaction is radically changing our relationship with technology and the role it plays in our lives. As designers, we have a critical challenge in front of us: how can we help people make sense of AI? And more specifically, how can we shape AI interfaces to help people build a useful and coherent mental model of this new technology? Currently, the digital companion is the dominant metaphor we are using to help people understand AI systems. However, as the field of generative AI continues to evolve, it's crucial to examine how we frame and comprehend these technologies. This isn't merely an academic exercise—it wil

In a recent blog post, Jakob Nielsen wrote, "ChatGPT and other AI systems are shaping up to launch the third user-interface paradigm in the history of computing—the first new paradigm in more than 60 years." He argues that "with the new AI systems, the user no longer tells the computer what to do. Rather, the user tells the computer what outcome they want." This new type of interaction is radically changing our relationship with technology and the role it plays in our lives. As designers, we have a critical challenge in front of us: how can we help people make sense of AI? And more…

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