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Framer released a special SXSW edition of the 'Breaking and Entering' show featuring an interview with Framer founder Jorn van Dijk. He highlights an AI tradeoff: it reliably reaches ~80% of a task, but pushing to 100% often yields diminishing returns.
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James and Kieran discuss the practical realities of building AI-powered software, emphasizing the importance of testing in vibe-coded applications, exploring alternatives to traditional SaaS tools, and implementing autonomous AI agents for business operations. The episode covers technical topics like Convex databases, app store bottlenecks from AI-generated submissions, and using OpenClaw as a marketing automation agent.
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