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AI agents are about to change everything we know about work. They're not just chatbots anymore—they're virtual employees who can take real action in the real world. AI agents can now use computers like humans do: - Take screenshots to "see" - Move the mouse - Fill out forms - Navigate websites - Send emails No APIs needed. The timeline is accelerating—read the guide to keeping up by Mike Taylor: https://bit.ly/4fcxyVn

How do you build AI products people actually want to use? Christopher Pedregal's Granola has cracked the code: Don’t solve problems that won’t exist in 12 months. Instead: - Lead with intuition, backed by data - Talk directly to users - Build products with character - Focus on solving real problems - Stay small to move fast Watch his full interview with Dan Shipper to learn how building with "soul" led to 5x product growth. https://bit.ly/3ZOgfp6

Here's what landed in your inbox today (if you're an Every subscriber): - The religion of Ramp: Evan Armstrong dives deep into Ramp’s unconventional path to $7.6B valuation - Steve Krouse demos how he builds apps in 60 seconds with Dan Shipper - Zero to 20K users: Claire Vo shares how she built ChatPRD in just one weekend - Rhea Purohit's fresh take on why your chatbot needs managing like an intern - Introducing Extendable Articles: We unveil our new interactive reading experience Plus: Latest tech updates on OpenAI's new o1 model and Browser Company's Dia launch Read more: https://bit.ly/3D3MyHP

Claire Vo built ChatPRD—now used by 20K+ product managers—over a single weekend while her kids watched "Aladdin." Here’s how she did it: - Used AI to dramatically reduce development complexity - Focused on solving a specific problem she knew well (PRD writing) - Leveraged simple, effective tools: ChatGPT, Linear, and Slack This isn't just a success story—it's a glimpse into the future of entrepreneurship. AI is lowering the barriers to entry, making it possible to build substantial businesses without the traditional "all-in" approach. Read the full breakdown of how Claire built ChatPRD and the stack she uses to run it: https://bit.ly/4imhy5U

We're rethinking how stories are told on the internet. Today at Every, we're launching Extendable Articles—a new media format that lets readers chat with an article's source material. Think transcripts, research documents, and original interview—all available through an AI interface that helps you explore beyond the narrative. What's possible: - Ask about details that didn't make the final cut - Explore original interview transcripts - Understand the research that shaped the story - Draw your own conclusions from source material The internet lets us include unlimited context alongside narratives. AI makes this context meaningful and discoverable. We think it's time for media to evolve. Try it out here: https://bit.ly/49mrqIG

What a difference a year makes in AI development: In January 2023, it took Dan Shipper and Geoffrey Litt an hour of careful prompting to get AI to build a simple app. Today, Steve Krouse built the same app in under 60 seconds—before he could even finish describing it. This dramatic acceleration tells us something crucial about where programming is heading: - AI coding capabilities are improving exponentially - The barrier between idea and implementation is vanishing - We're entering an era of "throwaway software" where apps can be built and discarded as needed - The future belongs to platforms that can handle the infrastructure, not just the code generation As the founder of Val Town, Steve isn't chasing the non-technical programmer trend. Instead, he's betting on being the backend infrastructure that sophisticated developers turn to as AI makes coding faster and more accessible. Watch Dan and Steve build an app in real-time and discuss what it means for the future of software development: https://bit.ly/4eXXHXD

Instead of treating AI like a god, we should think of it as an intern: - Linguistically capable - Sometimes makes unexpected decisions - Full of potential—if you put in the time - Needs clear direction and feedback - Gets better with proper guidance Just like any good intern, AI's value isn't in perfect execution. It's in the partnership between what it offers and what we can accomplish together. Read Rhea Purohit's full piece on why recasting our relationship with AI might help us make better use of it: https://bit.ly/3OCmKow

We've now launched two AI products with tens of thousands of users in just months—as a media company with fewer than 10 people. Here's what makes it work: 1. Leverage AI intelligently We use AI to move fast and stay lean, from building internal tools to creating content. This technological leverage means we can do more with less. 2. People over process The key is finding the right people who: - Lead with curiosity and deep interest in solving problems - Combine technical skills with high emotional intelligence - Are willing to experiment and learn through doing 3. The freedom of bootstrapping By staying small and mostly self-funded, we: - Move at a sustainable pace without external pressure - Build with intention rather than burning cash - Focus on real needs instead of artificial growth metrics We're proving there's a different way to build—one that combines media, software, and AI into something unique. And that the right technology and the right people can make magic. ✨

Building in AI isn't just about knowing the latest releases—it's about understanding the deeper implications and opportunities: That's what Every is for. Each day, our writers explore questions that matter: How will AI transform creative work? What mental models help us navigate this shift? What opportunities are others missing? Today only, we’re offering 33% off paid subscriptions (monthly or annual). Get unlimited access to our daily essays and the archive of hundreds of articles; our software bundle Spiral, Sparkle, and Lex; and courses like How to Write With AI: https://bit.ly/3ZvAK9V

Here's what landed in your inbox today (if you're an Every subscriber): - The case against AGI hype: Phin Barnes on why focused solutions beat general intelligence - Meet Spiral v2: Dan Shipper unveils our upgraded AI creative tool - From iPod hacking to AI building: Danny Aziz's entrepreneurial journey - Behind the scenes: How Dan Shipper and Brandon Gell build AI products at Every Read more: https://lnkd.in/e-GmRkT4