Here's why I think it doesn't.

Privacy Is a Concern With GenAI

One key concern of generative AI is privacy and security.

Dedicated AI apps like ChatGPT or Gemini can manage this risk to an extent. But when these features start intruding into Google Docs, Messages, and other day-to-day apps, it becomes really challenging to ensure that sensitive personal information isn't exposed to AI.

While AI companies' privacy policies vary, let's take OpenAI as an example. OpenAI mentions that it collects "Personal Information that is included in the input, file uploads, or feedback" and can share it with third parties.

Likewise, if you haven't opted out of OpenAI using your data to train its models, it's likely that your info has already been used for training. Not to forget, researchers have been able to extract ChatGPT's training data, as per 404Media.

Even when the privacy policies of Big Tech companies state that they don't share or use your data, it's hard to rely on their word, given their unimpressive track record.

Forcing AI Into Apps Makes the Experience Annoying

If you've accidentally tapped on the Meta AI icon while searching for a chat in WhatsApp, you know how annoying these features can be. Why would anyone in their right mind launch WhatsApp on their phone to "Imagine a tasty dessert" or "Invent a new language"?

It's not just WhatsApp or Meta; you'll find Google's Gemini AI popping up in Messages, Gmail, Drive, and other places. AI Overviews in Google Search also deserve a mention here.