THE DESTINATION FOR AI INTERFACES IS DO WHAT I MEAN

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

AI interfaces are evolving toward "Do What I Mean" (DWIM) systems, where users express intent rather than follow interface bureaucracy like complex menu sequences. This approach, rooted in 1966 computing philosophy, allows users to simply state desired outcomes (like "remove clouds") instead of executing step-by-step procedures. Such intent-based interfaces unlock greater expressiveness and capability by eliminating cognitive ergonomic limits imposed by traditional buttons, menus, and swipes.