Building Open World AI w/Andrew Mason

In this episode of Hallway Chat, Nabeel and Fraser are joined by Andrew Mason from Descript to discuss the integration of AI in established products, with a particular focus on Airtable's innovative approach. They explore how Airtable is reshaping user interactions by "agentifying" its product, making AI more accessible and powerful for users. The conversation covers the challenges of open-world agents, the importance of surfacing AI work in understandable ways, and the mindset shift required for companies to fully embrace AI. They also touch on the concept of "AI gene therapy" within organizations, aiming to rewire employees to be more AI-first in their workflows, and the potential for AI to enhance feature discovery in products like Descript.