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AI, the New UI, Not the New API

DEV.to AIΒ·May 22, 2026

A LinkedIn post suggested that RESTful APIs might be replaced by a single AI prompt entry point. This article explores the implications of this claim, analyzing how artificial intelligence could redefine interaction with web services and the nature of API contracts. It discusses the rigidity of current APIs versus human imprecision and AI's role as an interpreter.

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