
The Future of Software Is Personal
The Future of Software Is Personal
The world of software is shifting. Again.
Perplexity just introduced Comet, an AI-powered browser that reimagines how we navigate the Internet. But more than a product launch, Comet signals something bigger: the start of a new era where software becomes deeply personal.
Not “software for everyone”
But software for you.
From Universal to Individual
For decades, most software has followed the same model: build one platform that works well enough for millions of users.
But that model is breaking down. Why?
- Workflows are unique.
- Thinking styles differ.
- Tools aren’t one-size-fits-all.
We’re seeing the beginning of personalized environments, where software adapts to the user’s logic, not the other way around.
🤯 Imagine this:
- Your browser knows how you prefer to search.
- Your dashboard reflects your habits.
- Your tools evolve based on how you think and decide.
It’s not about plugins or customization settings—it’s about software made for you, possibly even made by you.
The Rise of Individual Devs
The barrier between user and developer is shrinking.
Low-code tools, AI copilots, and multi-agent platforms are making it possible for anyone to:
- Build workflows
- Automate actions
- Design interfaces
This is not just productivity. It’s personal empowerment.
But Here’s the Twist 🤖
As we enter this new phase of user-created tools and adaptive systems, there’s a catch:
Will general-purpose smart agents arrive first?
That is, will we get hyper-capable AI copilots before we even enjoy the golden age of personalized software?
If agents can handle your inbox, your meetings, your research—do you still need software at all?
Or will the agent become your software?
A New Chapter Begins
Perplexity’s Comet may be just one product. But it opens a door to an important question:
Is the era of “one-size-fits-all” software coming to an end?
We don’t know what comes next—but one thing is clear:
The future of software will be personal, fluid, and human-shaped.
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