Agentic Adventures in AI I’ve been keeping an eye on the AI scene lately, and one story that’s really caught my attention is the viral rise of Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot). Originally spotted on X, this open-source AI assistant is working its magic from within chat apps like Telegram and WhatsApp. As a UX designer, it got me thinking about how...

Navigating AI’s Double-Edged Sword Good morning, fellow design enthusiasts. I recently came across Dario Amodei’s thought-provoking essay on AI’s potential dangers and rewards—an eye-opener for anyone juggling design, technology, and business. His piece, aptly titled “The Adolescence of Technology,” dives into issues from job displacement to the economic traps that AI promises, which might someday reframe how we approach digital...

Enhancing UX with Smarter Info Tips I’ve been mulling over Kate Kaplan’s insights on info tips (read more here) – a topic that’s been buzzing in our inboxes recently. Honestly, it struck me how many times we designers overlook the subtle difference between icons like “i” for general info and “?” for help. It’s all about adding meaningful detail without...

Inside the AI Power Struggle Good morning, design enthusiasts. Over the past day, I’ve been following some pretty dramatic industry updates – one of which involves the messy fallout at Thinking Machines. According to recent reports from The New York Times, it seems tensions were boiling behind the scenes for months. Co-founders were pushing for a change in direction, and...