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7 AI Traps Killing UX Right Now and How to Avoid Them

7 AI Traps Killing UX Right Now and How to Avoid Them

Update: 2025-10-02
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Takeaways

  • Nvidia's deal with OpenAI signifies a major investment in AI technology.
  • The race to AGI is leading companies to make risky bets without guaranteed returns.
  • Different thinkers in AI include pioneers, pragmatists, and purists, each with unique perspectives.
  • The design community is grappling with the implications of AI on their work.
  • The 'Seven Deadly AI Sins' highlight critical issues in UX design.
  • Speculative design encourages thinking about future possibilities and ethical implications.
  • AI's impact on productivity is changing expectations within roles.
  • Historical design practices can inform current approaches to technology and design.
  • The conversation around AI is evolving, with a shift towards critical engagement.
  • Reviving discussions on Xeno design can provide valuable insights into future design practices.

 

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Updates on the Race
  • 00:05 AI Developments and Industry Insights
  • 04:43 Types of Thinkers in Design and AI
  • 09:47 The Seven Deadly AI Sins for UX Professionals
  • 11:39 Wasted Time in Production
  • 12:12 Lost Details and Fidelity Traps
  • 14:02 Isolated Ideation vs. Inclusion
  • 14:58 Naive Trust and Skepticism
  • 15:25 Bland Taste in AI Content
  • 16:18 Defensive Outlook on Experimentation
  • 17:02 Speculative Design and Future Thinking
  • 17:54 Zeno Design and Its Relevance
  • 21:45 Empathy in Design: Becoming a Self-Driving Car
  • 23:18 Critical Design and Work-Life Balance

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7 AI Traps Killing UX Right Now and How to Avoid Them

7 AI Traps Killing UX Right Now and How to Avoid Them

Symon Oliver, Marcello Gortana