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AI is dramatically changing the way we interact with software. For Design Review, YC's Aaron Epstein is joined by Raphael Schaad, founder & designer of Cron (now Notion Calendar), to look at examples of new AI interfaces, from agents and adaptive UI to video prompts and voice.

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@aaron_epstein @raphaelschaad wish you guys did way more of these design reviews! this one is particularly right down my alley 😄

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@aaron_epstein @raphaelschaad This is excellent!

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@aaron_epstein @raphaelschaad Fascinating stuff! AI is really shaking up design. Adaptive UI and voice interfaces are the future. 🚀

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@aaron_epstein @raphaelschaad AI is making software simpler than ever. I'm looking forward to seeing how adaptive user interfaces and AI agents shape the future!

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