Design AI Loading States
AI Interfaces · ai, loading
Updated 2026-07-28
- AI responses are unpredictable.
- Avoid:
- Endless spinner.
- Silent waiting.
- Show:
- Progress signals.
- Useful intermediate states.
- Ability to cancel.
- If the task takes time:
- Explain what is happening.
- Waiting feels shorter when users understand the process.
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