AI empty states: show what's possible

First time someone opens the workspace assistant.

Empty is a chance to show what's possible.

Weak version: Empty AI feature — **Weak**"Ask me anything" puts all the work on the user.

Strong version: Empty AI feature — **Strong**Three starters built from this person's actual day.

How to apply it

Show a few concrete things it can do, drawn from the person's own work.
Make each example one click to try.
Say what it can't do yet, so the first attempt doesn't fail.

Where it breaks

When starters are generic and ignore real data.

Related patterns

Comparison as text · The answer can be an interface.
Agent takes a money action · Money actions need a way back.
Long AI wait · Show progress. Give control.
Model isn't sure · Don't show a percent. Ask the question that decides.
All 10 AI UX patterns

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