Defuse the polished AI prototype trap
Explain why prototype finish should signal learning intent, not accidental readiness to ship.
The AI onboarding concept needs critique on explanation and control, not premature launch enthusiasm. Before: polish makes the prototype look like a launch candidate. After: fidelity supports the learning question. Visual finish was reduced. Lower finish signals that critique is welcome and helps prevent stakeholders from reading the artifact as ship-ready. The risky AI behavior stayed realistic. The explanation cards remain concrete because that is where trust and control are being tested. The review changed from approval to observation. A test script asks where the participant hesitates, so the team learns instead of collecting opinions. Keep realism where it creates…
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