Subvolts take AI is reshaping software, from coding to user interfaces, with OpenAI's board chair sharing insights. Jan 28, 2026 - Developers
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Bret Taylor, a key figure at OpenAI, offers a firsthand perspective on AI's future and its impact on software development.
Is AI Killing Software? — With Bret Taylor
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Bret Taylor, CEO of Sierra and OpenAI's board chair, joins the Big Technology Podcast to discuss AI's impact on software development. They cover AI agents replacing interfaces, OpenAI's ad strategy, and the pace of AI progress. Taylor also shares insights from working with tech leaders like Sam Altman and Mark Zuckerberg.
This episode explores how artificial intelligence is changing how we build and use software. Imagine AI agents that can do tasks for you, replacing complex forms and dashboards. It's about understanding this shift and how it affects technology.
This episode offers a look at how AI is fundamentally changing software. It's for anyone interested in the future of technology, from developers to business leaders. The conversation touches on core AI developments relevant to OpenAI's current strategic decisions, like integrating new features and exploring monetization, and how these shifts impact the broader tech landscape.
- HostAlex Kantrowitz
- GuestBret TaylorCEO, Sierra
- Guest: Bret Taylor
- Guest Role: CEO of Sierra and OpenAI's board chair
- Show: Big Technology Podcast
- Episode Length: 63 minutes
- Topics Covered: AI reshaping software, vibe coding, AI agents replacing dashboards and forms, OpenAI ads, AI progress speed
Bret Taylor is the CEO of Sierra and OpenAI's board chair. Taylor joins Big Technology Podcast to discuss how AI is reshaping software, from vibe coding to the rise of AI agents that will replace dashboards, forms, and the way we interact with technology. We also cover OpenAI's decision to introduce ads, whether AI progress is actually slowing down, and what Brett has learned from working with Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Sheryl Sandberg. Hit play for an essential conversation on the future of software with someone who's been at the center of every major tech shift for two decades.
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- vibe coding
- Bret Taylor
- Writing code based on intuition or a general feeling rather than strict logic.
- AI agents
- Bret Taylor
- Software that uses AI to perform tasks autonomously, often interacting with other systems.
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57 minQuestions people ask
- What is Bret Taylor's role?
- Bret Taylor is the CEO of Sierra and the board chair for OpenAI.
- What topics will be discussed?
- The episode covers AI's impact on software, AI agents, OpenAI's ad strategy, and the speed of AI progress.
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