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Hallway Chat

Making of Arc Search, and finding your AI product strategy with Josh Miller

Feb 20, 2024
48:49
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Josh Miller, Founder and CEO of The Browser Co, talks about the creation of Arc Search from a side project, the 'Browse for Me' AI feature, and the importance of solving user problems over fancy hooks. He also discusses three strategies for AI integration and the perils of leading with consumer hooks. Should cost be a key consideration when developing AI? Listen to find out!
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Quick takeaways

  • Arc Search began as a mobile browser project, AI was a last-minute addition for instant search results.
  • Attention to tiny details enhances consumer AI experience, like haptic feedback and topical bullet points.

Deep dives

Arc Search Origin Story

Arc Search did not start as an AI project. The team wanted a better default mobile browser, so they worked on reimagining the mobile web browser with no constraints. The focus was on being the fastest way to look something up on your phone. AI came in at the end as a last-minute change to provide users with the one perfect tap. The goal was to bring the perfect webpage instantly without the need for further searching.

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