Meet 'Dobby': The AI agent that could kill the app economy
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Meet 'Dobby': The AI agent that could kill the app economy
""For me, even just the home automation setup, I used to use six different apps, and I don't have to use these apps anymore. Dobby controls everything in natural language.""
""This stuff still takes technical skill. However, if you've ever tried to tweak something with your Sonos speaker system you'll know that apps can often be ridiculously difficult to use.""
""The serious takeaway is that generative AI and agents pose a threat to the app ecosystem and companies that rely on this.""
""The interface is evolving away from tapping through an app on an iPhone screen. Instead, we will use our voice a lot more, through AI chatbots and agents.""
Andrej Karpathy has developed an AI agent named Dobby that replaces multiple home automation apps. Dobby scans local networks, identifies devices, and controls them using natural language. This eliminates the need for various apps, simplifying home automation. Karpathy emphasizes the technical skills required but notes the frustration with traditional apps. He believes that generative AI will shift the interface from app-based interactions to voice commands, posing a significant threat to companies reliant on the app ecosystem.
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