Ben Thompson of Stratechery draws a parallel between Steve Jobs' introduction of the iPhone and the current AI landscape, suggesting that AI will similarly revolutionize communication and computing. He posits that just as the iPhone unified disparate functions into a single device, AI will become the primary interface for interacting with technology, rendering traditional app-based UIs obsolete. Thompson highlights messaging as a key precursor to this shift, referencing Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp and Mark Zuckerberg's earlier vision for Facebook Home as attempts to center user interaction around social communication, though he argues these fell short by not fully embracing the 'jobs to be done' framework. AI
IMPACT AI is predicted to fundamentally change how users interact with technology, shifting focus from apps to natural language interfaces and agents.
RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece analyzing the current AI landscape through the lens of past technological shifts, specifically the iPhone launch.
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