Generative UI Notes

An exploratory set of notes on Generative UI (GenUI), the emerging concept where AI dynamically generates personalized user interfaces in real time based on individual user needs and context. The piece defines GenUI, distinguishes generative from predictive AI, surveys current tools and research (Google Research, Figma Sites, Flutter GenUI SDK, Thesys, CopilotKit), and raises serious concerns about accessibility. It highlights the backlash against Figma Sites for shipping inaccessible AI-generated web output, critiques Jakob Nielsen's controversial claim that GenUI would replace accessibility practitioners, and notes that accessibility remains a lagging consideration in the GenUI hype cycle.