The Bootstrapped Founder

308: Michael Taylor — Prompt Engineering for Fun & Profit

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Apr 3, 2024
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Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor, author of Prompt Engineering, discusses the future of AI in coding, ethical implications, testing AI models, authorship in AI-generated content, and the shifting role of developers in steering AI software. They ponder on the changing value of code, the impact of technology on traditional concepts, and the evolving skills required in the tech industry.
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INSIGHT

Kids and File Systems

  • Kids today don't understand file systems because of cloud storage like Google Drive.
  • The search functionality replaces the need for organized folders.
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Changing Value of Code

  • Michael Taylor believes the value of code as an asset will decrease.
  • AI-generated, single-use code may become more common, reducing the need for traditional codebases.
ANECDOTE

AI as a Petulant Child

  • Working with AI can be like managing a petulant child because its behavior can be unpredictable.
  • AI may produce unexpected errors or refuse tasks without clear reasons.
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