The rule is something like this: “Consumers” get one button, “prosumers” get 10, and “professionals” get 500.

Grandma shouldn’t be able to mess up an iPhone, but the seasoned pilot can crash a jet any way she chooses.

That’s the logic.

But as we head into a world of ubiquitous AI, every device still needs the “you’re an idiot” warning.

“Your audio is 15dB in the red. You’re an idiot.”

“Your video is 5 stops over exposed. You’re an idiot.”

“You left your broadcast on mute. You’re an idiot.”

Devices shouldn’t assume that just because someone is a professional they don’t need the warning. Now if the pilot still wants to crash the jet after repeated idiot warnings, that’s on her.

But product and software manufacturers? Don’t assume that intelligent, well-trained people don’t also need “you’re an idiot” pop-ups, even if they choose to ignore them.