Evolution of AI Features in Reading Tools

In this episode of Building With AI, Haroon Choudery is joined by Dan Dayon, the founder of Readwise - a platform that enhances memory retention from reading by providing an all-in-one solution for managing digital content. Last year, Readwise ventured into the world of AI by launching Ghostreader, their AI reading assistant.

During the episode, Dan talks about:

• UI/UX challenges he faced when designing AI products,
• The feature that unexpectedly became a fan favorite,
• Readwise's plans for the future,
• Automating "bullshit jobs,"
• And much more!

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[00:00] Up next: 

[00:58] Episode introduction 

[02:09] Autoblocks: AI Optimization Platform 

[02:34] Dan’s introduction 

[04:44] Readwise's journey 

[15:56] Building traditional features vs. AI features 

[23:25] Why Readwise won't build a chat feature 

[27:46] The fan favorite feature 

[31:18] Readwise's plans for the future 

[40:11] Dan's "BS jobs" advice

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Building with AI is a weekly podcast featuring conversations with top AI product builders and leaders. Through thoughtful dialogue, host Haroon Choudery (Co-founder of Autoblocks) uncovers tactical insights that help listeners build & scale world-class AI products.

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Learn more about Readwise:

• Website: https://readwise.io
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/readwise/
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