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Processing steps
Explicitly communicate what stage of work AI system is in.
Why does processing steps matter?
Processing steps is about designing the most fragile moment in AI UX: the wait state.
Unlike parallel or real-time processing, there are a lot of nuances to consider:
- What should the user do while waiting?
- Does the user know how long to wait?
- Does the user understand the thinking?
- Can they interrupt?
User sees what stage the AI is in (thinking
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It's basically like Mobbin,
but specifically for AI
but specifically for AI
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Last updated on Jun 4, 2026
Published on Jun 4, 2026
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