Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs Episode 244: High on AI (Part 1)
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Jul 25, 2025 Conor and Bryce dive into the transformative impact of AI on coding, highlighting tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. They discuss both the exciting benefits and the public's divided perceptions of AI's role in the workplace. Personal anecdotes showcase how AI enhances productivity and simplifies complex tasks. The podcast also tackles the challenges in managing diagnostic billing codes and debates the potential job displacement versus growth in tech services. Finally, they reflect on the future risks and innovations in AI that shape our society.
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AI as Rocket Fuel for Developers
- AI coding tools act like rocket fuel, drastically improving programming efficiency.
- These tools shift tedious tasks from developers, letting them focus on core coding challenges.
Quick AI Wedding Guest Consolidation
- Conor built a wedding guest list consolidator in just 10 minutes using AI.
- It matched names and filtered attendance, saving significant manual effort.
AI Simplifies Medical Billing Codes
- Shima used AI to parse complex medical billing codes from PDFs.
- Despite imperfections, AI significantly simplified her billing work and sparked new app ideas.