Microsoft CPO: If you aren’t prototyping with AI you’re doing it wrong | Aparna Chennapragada

In this episode of Lenny's Podcast, Lenny interviews Aparna Chennapragada, Chief Product Officer at Microsoft, about the future of product development in the age of AI. They discuss the differences between building products for consumer and enterprise, the importance of prototyping and experimentation, and the evolving role of product managers. Aparna introduces the concept of NLX (Natural Language Interface) as the new UX and shares her insights on agents, emphasizing autonomy, complexity, and asynchronous operation. She also touches on Microsoft's "Frontier" program, designed to explore futuristic AI tools, and offers advice on how product builders can adapt to the rapid changes in AI, including the need to update their understanding of AI capabilities and embrace continuous learning.