A Google DeepMind scientist argues that prompt engineering, which has gained popularity since the success of ChatGPT, is an inadequate interface for generative AI. Meredith Ringel Morris claims prompts are "pseudo" natural language, leading to confusion for users and fostering inconsistent AI research results. She suggests alternative interfaces, like constrained user interfaces and true natural language interactions, which could enhance usability and accuracy, asserting that prompt-based systems may ultimately be seen as a transient trend.