Is AI Killing Software? — With Bret Taylor
Big Technology Podcast
01/28/26
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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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