The Age of Personal Software

This article discusses the concept of 'personal software' in the age of generative AI, where individuals can quickly build custom tools for specific needs rather than relying on generic, often unreliable SaaS products. The author shares personal experiences creating a stock scanner and a sports newsletter using AI, emphasizing the benefits of speed, data accuracy, and reduced complexity. The piece highlights how building your own software allows for direct data access, better performance, and full control over maintenance, while critiquing the proliferation of low-quality 'Slop SaaS' services. It is relevant to IT/technology as it covers software development, AI integration, and tech trends.