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- The concept of 'API-ification' refers to individuals defining clear processes for others to interact with them, previously only available to high-demand people like CEOs or celebrities.
- Technology, especially software, has democratized API-ification, allowing masses to expose well-defined APIs (e.g., Calendly for scheduling, Tinder for dating, Airbnb for renting) and use others' APIs.
- Tools like AWS, Cloudflare, Zapier, and Stripe are simplifying the creation of new API-ification apps, with AI (e.g., ChatGPT) helping to glue these services together.
- The next layer involves AI assistants acting as personal API managers, enabling complex, customizable interactions beyond off-the-shelf apps (e.g., scheduling coffee meetups with specific rules).
- AI assistants can automate personal data sharing (e.g., vacation photos) with privacy awareness, replacing platforms like Instagram by using natural language commands.