In a podcast episode of "High Agency," Raza Habib, CEO of Humanloop, interviews Michael Royzen, CEO and co-founder of Phind, about building the first LLM-based search engine for developers. Phind, which started as an answer engine, uses large language models (LLMs) to synthesize internet search results into concise and relevant answers for developers' queries. Despite challenges in the competitive landscape dominated by larger companies like Google, Royzen believes in the potential of vertical-specific AI applications. Phind's approach focuses on reimagining the coding process from idea to product, leveraging LLMs to automate code generation while allowing developers to focus on creative tasks. The conversation explores the technical intricacies of Phind's architecture, which includes query rewriting, dense and sparse retrieval, and fine-tuned LLMs, emphasizing the importance of creating reliable, user-focused AI products. The discussion also touches on the broader impact of AI technology, suggesting that while AI will transform productivity and creativity, it will seamlessly integrate into daily life without fundamentally changing individuals' perceptions of their routines.