Table of Contents
- Entry Points: How Users Invoke AI
- Interface Patterns: Where AI Appears
- Context Awareness: What AI Can See
Introduction
Before users can interact with AI, they must first invoke it and understand where the interaction will happen. Across 12 AI systems—5 standalone chat applications, 2 specialized tools, and 5 integrated productivity systems—we found dramatically different approaches to entry points and interface placement.
Entry Points: How Users Invoke AI
Entry Point Distribution
| Entry Point | Count | % | Systems |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always visible (persistent interface) | 7 | 58% | ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot, v0, Retool AI |