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2026 arXiv paper arguing that chat is a poor default surface for multi-step, stateful analysis work. It gives a cognitive-science account of where linear conversations break down, then positions Generative UI and other hybrid interaction patterns as practical ways to restore visibility, spatial memory, and user control.
Summary
Why This Paper Adds Value:
1. Strong anti-chat framing: Explains concretely why pure conversation becomes a bottleneck on complex analytical work
2. GenUI in a broader pattern set: Places Generative UI alongside Infinite Canvas, Semantic Zoom, and other hybrid interaction designs
3. Cognitive model: Connects interface choice to memory load, hidden state, and interaction serialization costs
4. Useful design lens: Helps teams justify when adaptive UI should replace or augment plain assistant chat
5. Collection fit: A high-signal theory paper for anyone building interface-first AI workflows rather than text-first ones
1. Strong anti-chat framing: Explains concretely why pure conversation becomes a bottleneck on complex analytical work
2. GenUI in a broader pattern set: Places Generative UI alongside Infinite Canvas, Semantic Zoom, and other hybrid interaction designs
3. Cognitive model: Connects interface choice to memory load, hidden state, and interaction serialization costs
4. Useful design lens: Helps teams justify when adaptive UI should replace or augment plain assistant chat
5. Collection fit: A high-signal theory paper for anyone building interface-first AI workflows rather than text-first ones
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genuihybrid-uianalysiscognitive-science