Launchpad keeps popping up
After updating to Mac OS Ventura on a Mac Mini M1 purchased a few months ago, this morning I found this happening. Launchpad keeps popping up with increasing frequency until it is constant. This is not only annoying, it impedes all work. Is there a way about this. I never use launchpad anyway, can it be uninstalled? Thanks for suggestions.
Mac mini, macOS 13.0