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I just want AI to rename my photos

The Vergecast

11 HOURS AGO
The Vergecast

The Vergecast

11 HOURS AGO
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Raycast is an unusual app with an unusual amount of access: it's a launcher and application platform that can directly interact with all the files and apps on your computer. Raycast didn't start as an AI-centric product, but Thomas Paul Mann, the company's...

Highlights

In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of artificial intelligence in everyday computing through the lens of Raycast, a powerful launcher and productivity platform. As AI becomes more embedded in how we interact with our devices, Raycast’s CEO Thomas Paul Mann shares insights on turning natural language into actionable commands, the challenges of model diversity, and the future of software that adapts to users—not the other way around.
05:55
Raycast’s search box became a natural interface for AI prompts after ChatGPT.
11:43
Users can easily switch between AI models in Raycast due to low switching costs.
19:27
An intelligent router should choose the best AI model for each task automatically
22:06
Many AI developers aim for a 100% perfect version, which may be a mistake.
29:59
AI should allow users to rename files and photos effortlessly through natural commands.
32:35
AI could make custom software creation effortless and ubiquitous
40:21
AI is inconsistent for building reliable, rigid software but powerful for open-ended tasks
53:22
Designers are now becoming half-developers using AI-powered prototyping tools

Chapters

How did a simple launcher evolve into an AI-powered command center?
00:00
From search box to AI assistant: transforming user interaction
05:55
Why supporting many AI models matters—and how Raycast makes it seamless
11:43
Can AI help users discover what they can ask? The challenge of usability
17:06
Using context to personalize AI: making computers work for you
22:06
Automating the mundane: AI that enhances real daily tasks
27:34
Will AI replace custom apps with instant, one-off tools?
32:35
When should AI adapt to you—and when should it just follow orders?
37:47
Building trust in AI: transparency, control, and the future of intelligent systems
42:45

Transcript

David Pierce: Support for this show comes from MongoDB. You're a developer who wants to innovate. Instead, you're stuck fixing bottlenecks and fighting legacy code. MongoDB can help. It's a flexible, unified platform that's built for developers by develope...