07: Building AI That Actually Helps You Live Better

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Better Stack Podcast

Better Stack

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The Better Stack Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversations about AI, software development, and technology from the developer advocate team at Better Stack. Join us as we explore the latest in AI, coding tools, and startup journeys with industry experts, helping developers and tech leaders stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

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07: Building AI That Actually Helps You Live Better - Ben Taylor (Spec Founder)

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1 hour 22 minutes 35 seconds

1 month ago

07: Building AI That Actually Helps You Live Better - Ben Taylor (Spec Founder)

In this episode, we sit down with Ben, the founder and engineer behind Spec - an OS-level AI assistant for your Mac. Ben shares how he built Spec almost entirely himself, why he pivoted from robotics to personal AI, and what he’s learned across his previous startups. We cover Spec’s architecture, privacy model, and the future of “personal intelligence.”

If you’re a developer or founder curious about practical AI tools, this one’s for you.

🔗 Relevant LinksSpec: https://withspec.com/Ben (X): https://x.com/benktaytay❤️ More about usRadically better observability stack: https://betterstack.com/Written tutorials: https://betterstack.com/community/Example projects: https://github.com/BetterStackHQ