Episode

The Rise of Personal AI Assistants (Ep. 174)

Podcast: Never Rewrite: Software Engineering & AI Coding
Published: Sep 25, 2026
Duration seconds: 1677
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Summary

In this episode, Isaac Askew and Jeffrey Sherman explore the rapid rise of personal assistant AI like Muse, its implications for privacy, security, and the future of online shopping and productivity. They discuss how AI is transforming trust, automation, and the way companies must adapt to stay relevant.