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Y Combinator Cast

05/23/25

@ Y Combinator

The programming for the email reading agent is accessible and intuitive, allowing non-programmers to effectively instruct AI on how to manage their tasks.

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AI Apps Are Broken — Here's How To Fix Them

@ Y Combinator

AI Apps Are Broken — Here's How To Fix Them

05/23/25

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/23/25

@ Y Combinator

By using simple techniques, users can create an email reading agent that organizes their inbox based on personalized instructions, demonstrating how AI can be tailored to individual workflows.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

12/07/24

@ Y Combinator

AI agents are expected to handle most mundane tasks, significantly lowering barriers for developers and making complex tasks like coding more accessible to everyone.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/23/25

@ Y Combinator

An email reading agent could handle transactional emails, freeing users to focus on more meaningful communication.

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Sundar Pichai

06/05/25

@ Lex Fridman

Integrating AI into applications like Gmail can revolutionize productivity, making email management more efficient and personalized.

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Pete Koomen

05/23/25

@ Y Combinator

The integration of AI in Gmail, specifically the draft writing agent, demonstrates how powerful AI can be, yet it often frustrates users due to its hidden complexities.

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Amjad Masad

10/18/24

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial for users to learn coding basics, as the AI agent can assist but may still require human intervention for debugging and understanding code.

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Tal Raviv

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

The learning curve associated with AI agents is a significant barrier for product managers, who often prefer tools that allow for natural language interactions over complex programming.

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Tal Raviv

05/02/25

@ Lenny's Podcast

AI agents can automate tasks like checking calendars, researching meeting participants, and sending summaries, which can be set up in about ten simple steps with minimal risk.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

05/23/25

@ Y Combinator

The promise of AI is to allow users to program software using natural language, making it more accessible and powerful.