The author argues that while the AI features are optional and require user activation, the negative reaction is due to users feeling that these features are being imposed without their consent. The author suggests that iTerm2 could have avoided this backlash by offering the AI features as an optional add-on and allowing the use of local models instead of only supporting OpenAI. Despite the controversy, the author acknowledges the potential benefits of the AI features, especially for complex tasks like ffmpeg commands.
Key takeaways:
- iTerm2, a popular terminal emulator for macOS, has released an update that includes AI integration for natural language command generation and a tool called 'Codecierge'.
- Some users are not thrilled with the AI integration, citing exhaustion due to overexposure to AI hype and concerns about the opacity of AI systems.
- There has been a backlash against the AI integration, with some users switching to other terminal emulators that do not include AI features.
- The author suggests that the AI feature could have been better received if it was optional and allowed for the use of local models instead of only OpenAI.