@omooretweets: In five years, early consumer AI interfaces are going to look so ancient Users having to choose between models, modes, …
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A tweet predicts that early consumer AI interfaces will become outdated, citing Claude and ChatGPT's moves to merge different modes into unified experiences. Mike Krieger announces that Claude Cowork now shares a home tab with Chat.
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In five years, early consumer AI interfaces are going to look so ancient
Users having to choose between models, modes, or types of work is holding back deeper adoption
Claude merging Cowork into Chat and ChatGPT merging the app, Codex, and Atlas into one are the first signs
Mike Krieger (@mikeyk): New today as Claude Cowork starts rolling out to web and mobile: Chat and Cowork now share one home tab on web and desktop — one sidebar, one search, and one place for your Projects & Artifacts. Keep an eye out for even better Chat + Cowork integration soon, too.
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