Seeing The Future from AI Companions to Personal Software

In this interview, Eugenia Kuyda discusses her career arc, from Replika to Wabi, emphasizing her focus on building AI-driven personal software to enhance daily life. She highlights the limitations of current chatbot interfaces, likening them to Microsoft DOS, and envisions a future where users can create and share mini-apps tailored to their needs, similar to a Windows/macOS moment for AI. Kuyda shares examples of niche apps built by users on Wabi, such as motivational quote apps and personalized puzzle games, and expresses her vision for Wabi as a platform for community building and personalized AI experiences. She also reflects on her early experiences with AI and OpenAI, and stresses the importance of empathy and understanding human needs in AI development, advocating for screen-centric AI devices and AI-first operating systems.