AI makes rewriting software shockingly cheap; devs list services to rebuild
angadsg · x · 2026-11-11
Gergely Orosz argued that with AI you can replace existing software with something faster, far cheaper to operate, and as reliable, with surprisingly little effort—making expertise more valuable than ever. In response, @angadsg listed services he'd rewrite: 1) dead-simple, cheaper iPhone/Android backups ($10/month cloud storage is outrageous); 2) open-source voice model firmware for Google Home and Alexa speakers; 3) services optimized for seniors, like simpler Amazon and Spotify.
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