We need to relearn how to use AI when it’s on our bodies

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August 5, 2025, 12:00 PM

• •Gemini's integration into smartwatches presents challenges due to the user's ingrained habit of using their phone, requiring a shift in mindset and effort to utilize the new AI effectively.
• •The unpredictability of generative AI and the need to optimize queries for the wrist versus phone add to the complexity, making it difficult for users to know where to start and leading them to default to familiar actions.
• •The article emphasizes that for new technology like Gemini on smartwatches to succeed, it needs to be intuitive or provide clear guidance, as simply offering a new tool without a compelling reason for change will likely result in users sticking to their phones.

The arrival of Gemini on smartwatches, like the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 and Pixel Watch, aims to bring AI convenience to the wrist, but faces the hurdle of users' reliance on their phones. The author highlights the difficulties in transitioning from existing habits and the challenges of figuring out the best use cases for Gemini on a smartwatch versus a phone. The article explores the need for intuitive design and clear guidance for new technology to encourage adoption, as users may not find the effort worthwhile without a compelling reason to change.

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