The Blank Box Problem: Why It's Harder Than Ever to Know What to Type Into an AI Search Bar - Aaron Tay aarontay.substack.com/p/the-blank-bo… #AI #Libraries #AcademicDatabases #search #NaturalLanguage #keywords
The Blank Box Problem: Why It's Harder Than Ever to Know What to Type Into an AI Search Bar
We’ve traded keyword constraints for infinite potential, and created a massive usability crisis in the process.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:57 AM
The Blank Box Problem: Why It's Harder Than Ever to Know What to Type Into an AI Search Bar - Aaron Tay aarontay.substack.com/p/the-blank-bo… #AI #Libraries #AcademicDatabases #search #NaturalLanguage #keywords