a16z Podcast 2024 Big Ideas: Voice-First Apps, AI Moats, Never-Ending Games, and Anime Takes Off
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Dec 15, 2023 
Join Anisha Charia, an expert in voice-first technology, Alex Zimmerman, a user experience aficionado in consumer AI, and Jonathan Lai, a gaming innovator, as they explore the exciting future of tech. They discuss how voice-first apps could revolutionize productivity and companionship. The conversation shifts to the evolution of consumer AI, emphasizing user experience as a game-changer. Lastly, they dive into the world of AI-native games, imagining endless, personalized gaming experiences and the rising influence of anime in this space.
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Voice-First Disruption
- Voice-first apps may disrupt existing productivity tools because incumbents like Gmail may not prioritize rebuilding their entire user experience.
- Large language models finally allow voice interfaces to meet the high expectations users have for human-like interactions.
Build Now, Iterate Later
- Founders should start building voice-first apps now, even if the final product vision is unclear.
- Existing apps will likely struggle to adapt because it would require completely rethinking core workflows.
Executive Email Workflow
- Many executives already use a voice-first workflow for email management by verbally prioritizing their inbox with assistants.
- This experience could be democratized with voice-first apps.