Y Combinator Startup Abandons AI Agents for Windows, Pivoting Strategy
Pig.dev, a Y Combinator startup working on AI agents for Windows, pivoted from developing desktop automation tech to creating a cache system for AI tasks after facing customer rejection. The shift was inspired by the challenge of long-term computer use for AI, with other companies like Microsoft also advancing in this area. The founder now focuses on offloading repetitive tasks to improve AI reasoning, viewing computer use as a key area for AI development.