David Manda

Are we overcomplicating everything with AI?

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I cannot help but notice that 3/4 products launched have AI in the description. AI is amazing, but is it really always necessary? For example in my niche, Health & Fitness, most apps try to use as many data points as possible and use AI to give you the “optimal workouts”. That sounds good on paper, but actually I think most people would benefit more from a simple structure that is easy to follow and understand. Overcomplicating metrics such as recovery scores might do more damage than good, noceboing you into feeling like you are tired and can’t hit your workout that day. In truth, most people are not professional athletes and do not need to have the most optimal workout plan (their daily tasks do not allow it anyway. Also pros rely on subjective metrics much more than we usually realise). I think sometimes simpler is better. But I want to hear from you. Do you think we are overusing AI to the detriment of our products sometimes?

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James Cooper

I feel the same. It seems like everything nowadays can be made AI-driven. For example, there’s even a dedicated AI product that reminds users to drink more water. The idea is innovative, but is it really necessary ?

Mohamed Zakarya
Launching soon!

I somehow agree with you. From my own point view, AI hype right now feels similar the dot-com boom in the 90s

David Manda
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@mohamed_zakarya yes. There are many amazing applications of the new LLMs but I don’t think “throw AI at it” is always the right answer
Effie Jia

Good point, I really kind of think it's a big no-brainer. Maybe one day our future lives will be kidnapped by 'the right thing to do every day' so that people will go crazy too, just like in Black Mirror.

David Manda
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@effie_yi7_hotmail_com yeah, I think adding a layer of AI on everything makes it more or a black box. Sometimes you actually want to know why something is being recommended to you. I think it’s an amazingly powerful tool though
Kay Kwak
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I totally agree. It seems like AI is being used in so many areas, perhaps even somewhat obligatorily.