AppStories

Building a Better AI App

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Aug 11, 2025
Federico and John dive into the world of AI apps, critiquing leading services like ChatGPT and Gemini. They ponder how to create a more integrated AI experience while exploring the whimsical nature of a quirky digital assistant named Claude. The duo also discusses the convenience of meal delivery services for busy lifestyles. Furthermore, they tackle the challenges of automating everyday tasks with AI and examine the potential of read-later apps, advocating for better interoperability and user control.
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INSIGHT

AI App Fragmentation And Cost

  • These services are expensive and fragmented, forcing users toward multiple subscriptions.
  • John Voorhees warns that paying for two, three, or four AI services is unsustainable.
INSIGHT

Treat LLMs As Automation Tools

  • Federico Viticci treats LLMs as automation tools that belong inside apps.
  • He prefers app-centric workflows and integrations over browser-only use.
ADVICE

Schedule Prompts And Agents

  • Build scheduling so prompts and agents can run on timers and cron-like triggers.
  • Federico Viticci wants agents that spin up VMs to check sites without APIs on a schedule.
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