AI-native
What it actually means
A product whose core workflow was designed around model capabilities from the start, rather than an existing product with an entry point added. The test is whether the product still stands up if you remove the model.
What it means in the meeting
We added a chat box.
What to ask back
If you removed the chat box, what's left?
Why this one gets stretched
'Native' was flattened once already in the mobile era, and the same thing is happening here. It originally described an architecture decision; it now mostly describes a stance — and stances are free.
Usually heard: Fundraising decks, redesign announcements, and anywhere someone needs to look current.
Related terms
The literal definitions aim to be accurate. The only column joking on this page is the meeting-room one.