Tell HN: Email client shortwave removing sidebar for "future AI features"

Shortwave, the (up until now) most promising email client with DNA from the still unsurpassed and dearly missed google inbox, just removed the industry standard sidebar that shows email labels like inbox or archive with counts. When questioned about the disturbing move, the company answered this was necessary as the space was needed for "upcoming AI features". Has everyone now completely lost their minds? Are we approaching the NFT phase of AI products?