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Nobody will use ChatGPT.com when GPT-6 is released because contextual AI will make explicit prompting obsolete
The Reasoning
As AI becomes more contextually aware and proactive, the friction of visiting a website and typing prompts will seem inefficient compared to seamless, context-aware assistance
What Needs to Be True
- Contextual AI accuracy must meet or exceed explicit prompting
- Users must be comfortable with AI monitoring their activity
- Privacy concerns must be adequately addressed
- Contextual systems must be reliable and not overly intrusive
Counterargument
Users may prefer explicit control over AI interactions, especially for sensitive or complex queries that require precise prompting
What Would Change This View
Evidence that users consistently prefer explicit prompting even when good contextual options exist, or major privacy backlash against contextual AI
Implications for Builders
Focus on contextual understanding over chat interfaces
Invest in behavioral pattern recognition
Build proactive rather than reactive AI products
Prioritize seamless integration over standalone applications
Example Application
“Instead of opening ChatGPT to ask for restaurant recommendations, AI notices you're looking at your calendar during lunch time and automatically suggests nearby restaurants based on your dietary preferences and schedule”