AI is changing how we build — fast. Here’s how to stay ahead - #4

Zapier’s turning AI into infrastructure. Duolingo’s rethinking how engineers work. YC is vibe coding full-stack apps with Claude. Plus: Claire Vo just dropped a new podcast on practical AI.

AI is changing how we build — fast. Here’s how to stay ahead - #4

This isn’t experimentation anymore.

It’s execution.

In the past week alone:

  • ⚙️ Duolingo made AI the starting point for every task
  • 🤖 Zapier launched a platform to deploy AI agents across 8,000 apps
  • 💡 YC’s Tom Blomfield showed how to “vibe code” a full-stack app with LLMs
  • 🎙️ And Lenny’s Newsletter and Claire Vo dropped a podcast for the AI-curious operator

These aren’t edge cases. They’re a preview of the new normal:

AI baked into workflows.

Builders adapting faster than org charts.

Execution becoming leverage.

This issue is a playbook for moving from passive user to active architect.

Let’s get into it 👇