Is AI the Future of Interfaces? Apple’s WWDC Hints at a Different Path

The tech world buzzes with the idea that AI could soon replace traditional interfaces—no more app icons, browsers, or screens, just a seamless AI assistant handling everything. While this vision captivates many, Apple seems to be charting its own course. Ahead of WWDC, rumors suggest a major redesign and a fresh naming strategy for Apple’s software lineup, though some wonder if this is just surface-level change without delivering the long-promised leap forward for Siri and AI integration.

On the latest Vergecast, Nilay and David unpack these Apple speculations alongside other tech developments shaping the industry’s future. From Sundar Pichai’s insights in a Decoder interview to The Browser Company’s moves and new AI training data partnerships, the evolving web landscape signals transformation rather than extinction. The way we interact online is shifting—and fast.

The episode wraps with a rapid-fire round covering everything from Brendan Carr’s latest antics to the upcoming Switch 2 launch and Elon Musk’s departure from government advisory roles. May has been packed with tech drama, and the coming months promise even more upheaval.