The Joe Reis Show Freestyle Fridays - Eroding the Edges. What Does AI Mean For Products?
Nov 7, 2025
This discussion dives into the impact of AI on product development and vendor dynamics. The conversation explores how AI coding tools lower build costs and reshape the custom solution landscape. There's a focus on the challenges AI presents in maintaining competitive advantages, questioning what lies ahead for vendors amidst growing foundation models. The difficulty of user acquisition in an era flooded with AI-generated content is highlighted. Additionally, Joe emphasizes the importance of community and adaptability in navigating these changes.
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AI Lowers The Cost Of Custom Software
- AI coding tools are lowering the cost of producing custom software and changing the build vs buy calculus.
- As context windows and interfaces improve, organizations can create highly customized, evolving solutions themselves.
Ingredients For Self-Evolving Software
- The ingredients for personalized, self-evolving software already exist: larger context, memory, and fluid UI generation.
- These make it possible to deliver user-specific experiences that replace static UIs and generic features.
Level Up With Current AI Tools
- Level up and use the latest AI tools and models to stay relevant in product development.
- Ignore progress at your peril and keep learning from research labs and new technologies.