user interface
noun
plural user interfaces
: software that is designed to allow a computer user to interact with the operating system of a machine or system (such as by selecting presented options or entering text commands)
Likewise, the user interface is remarkably unintuitive, requiring a whirlwind of relentless mouse clicking to move, talk, touch, look, or manipulate onscreen objects.—
Scott A. May
Scott A. May… a new user interface he vows will change the way people use computers.—InfoWorld
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Along with data systems and back-end improvements, COO and Chief Strategy Officer Andy Gordon said the user interfaces, which have lagged behind others in the industry, will get a significant overhaul.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
As companies pour billions into AI development, many are discovering an uncomfortable truth: Poor user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design is becoming a primary bottleneck preventing AI being used daily by consumers.
—Adam Bowen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
While this version may be a few years old, the core apps work similarly to those in Microsoft Office 2024, with the key differences being AI integration, new collaboration tools, and a refreshed user interface.
—PC Magazine, 4 July 2025
Besides the prompt injection vulnerability, the technique exploited two other weaknesses, including improper validation and a misleading user interface.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
As companies pour billions into AI development, many are discovering an uncomfortable truth: Poor user interface/user experience (UI/UX) design is becoming a primary bottleneck preventing AI being used daily by consumers.
—Adam Bowen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
While this version may be a few years old, the core apps work similarly to those in Microsoft Office 2024, with the key differences being AI integration, new collaboration tools, and a refreshed user interface.
—PC Magazine, 4 July 2025
Besides the prompt injection vulnerability, the technique exploited two other weaknesses, including improper validation and a misleading user interface.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2025
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“User interface.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/user%20interface. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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