Most AI tools are a UX nightmare because they’re designed by engineers who think making things ‘smart’ is more important than making them usable. I recently tried a much-hyped AI writing assistant that claimed to revolutionize my workflow. What it actually did was leave me staring at a blinking cursor, confused by its ‘smart suggestions’ that seemed to come out of nowhere. It’s like the designers forgot that humans, not robots, are the ones using these tools.

Here’s the pattern: AI companies cram their products with features that sound impressive in a boardroom but are baffling in practice. They prioritize algorithmic prowess over user intuition, resulting in interfaces that feel like they’re speaking a different language. It’s as if they expect users to be AI experts themselves, just to send a damn email.

The real kicker? These tools often require more effort to manage than the tasks they’re supposed to simplify. It’s like having a backseat driver who’s never driven a car.

AI products need to stop trying to impress us with their intelligence and start focusing on making our lives easier. Until then, they’re just digital overachievers with terrible people skills.

If your AI tool needs a manual, you’ve already lost me.