Episode 176 - How is AI maturing? - Always intoxicated by augmented intelligence

Episode 176 - How is AI maturing? - Always intoxicated by augmented intelligence

Author: Front End Happy Hour July 30, 2023 Duration: 55:35
It’s hard to avoid the topic of AI. The ecosystem of AI is quickly maturing, and we are seeing more use cases and products popping up. In this episode, we are joined by Nick Heiner, an engineer from Fixie, to talk with us about how AI is evolving. Guests: Nick Heiner - @nickheiner Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Stacy London - @stacylondoner Augustus Yuan - @augburto Cole Turner - @coleturner Picks: Nick Heiner - The City of Cape Town Nick Heiner - Dog Training Nick Heiner - AI.JSX Open Source Framework Ryan Burgess - Zenpo - Bullet Train Sushi Ryan Burgess - This Old Ledge: Embarcadero Jem Young - Marvelous Ms. Maisel S5 Jem Young - Guide for AI newcomers Stacy London - A Little Bit Further by Tourist Stacy London - Don’t Fall for the AI Hype w/ Timnit Gebru Augustus Yuan - Owala Augustus Yuan - Hidden Technical Debt in Machine Learning Systems Cole Turner - Joy Ride Cole Turner - Tart Cherry Juice Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/how-is-ai-maturing-always-intoxicated-by-augmented-intelligence

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