Generative AI has failed to replace SaaS so far...It has disrupted plenty of other lower verticals in writing, proof reading, translation, graphics design, tutorials, searching case law etc. Unless the progress stops, you can't assume LLM efficacy has hit a ceiling.
Agents, properly setup can partially accomplish what you described already.
This is a spot-on observation about 'AI as a garnish.' In my own work, I've seen many teams rush to add a chat interface just to say they have AI, without solving any core user problems. It often does make the product more complicated.
I wonder if the path to true replacement starts in smaller, vertical niches rather than trying to overhaul giants like Excel from day one?
farseer|1 month ago
Agents, properly setup can partially accomplish what you described already.
spenceXu|1 month ago
andyjohnson0|1 month ago
wolfejam|1 month ago
simplify with AI hasn't quite caught on lol