AI + a16z Agent Experience: Building an Open Web for the AI Era
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Mar 7, 2025 
Matt Biilmann, CEO and co-founder of Netlify, discusses how AI is revolutionizing web development with Martin Casado. They explore the concept of Agent Experience (AX), emphasizing AI agents as collaborators rather than mere tools. Matt reveals the impact of AI on the democratization of coding, fostering new creative processes and enhancing user experiences. They also debate the potential risks of not adapting to this AI-driven future, advocating for an open web versus a landscape dominated by walled gardens.
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Agent Experience (AX)
- Matt Biilmann introduces the concept of Agent Experience (AX), paralleling User Experience (UX) and Developer Experience (DX).
- AX focuses on the holistic experience of AI agents interacting with platforms and the web, recognizing their evolving role in development.
AI's Impact on Web Development
- AI will accelerate code and content creation, leading to higher throughput requirements for web platforms.
- This acceleration can either drive platform innovation or push users towards alternative platforms if the web doesn't adapt.
Open Web vs. Walled Gardens
- Matt Biilmann contrasts Flash's walled-garden approach with the open nature of the web and its user agents.
- He argues that a good AX allows for rich, creative web experiences while maintaining open access for diverse user agents.