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The AI Email Assistant I've Been Waiting for, with Andrew Lee of Shortwave

Apr 8, 2024

01:25:30

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Andrew Lee, founder of Shortwave, discusses the AI technology behind the smartest email app on earth, RAG stack development, model usage, LLM integration, database complexities, AI assistant efficiency, GPT models, and future AI developments in email management.

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Shortwave utilizes advanced AI models like GPT-3.5 for efficient email drafting.

AI assistant refines email autocomplete by learning from users' email history.

AI models enhance email search and retrieval by ranking threads based on relevance.

Shortwave integrates open-source models for improved email summarization and backend processes.

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Revolutionizing Email with AI-Powered Assistant

Shortwave, an AI-powered email app, introduces a smart email assistant utilizing AI technology to enhance email productivity. The AI Assistant offers features like inbox search, email drafting, and calendar integration. By leveraging large language models like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4, Shortwave's AI system efficiently retrieves and processes relevant email data for users.

Unlocking Value from Email Data with AI

01:17

Comprehensive Prompt Construction for LLMs

01:27

Efficient Process of AI-Assistant in Thread Linkification

01:29

Authenticity and Transparency Lead to Customer Trust

00:37

Introduction

4min

Exploring AI Technology in Email with Shortwave Founder

3min

Building an AI Email Assistant for Enhanced Email Management

8min

Development of an AI Email Assistant and Sponsor Ads Introduction

3min

Transition to LLM Integration and Database Complexities

10min

Enhancing Email Workflow Efficiency with AI Assistants

10min

Exploring the Complexity of AI Assistants and Model Usage

3min

Developing an AI Email Assistant with GPT Models

10min

Optimizing AI Models for Efficiency and Performance

16min

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AI Email Assistants: Challenges and Future Developments

19min

In this episode, Nathan sits down with Andrew Lee, founder of Shortwave, an AI-powered email app that describes itself as “the smartest email app on planet earth.” They discuss Shortwave’s RAG stack, how the AI assistant works, the models Shortwave is using, and much more. This is truly a masterclass in RAG app development.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) - Intro

(01:07) - Shortwave: AI-Powered Email

(06:22) - Genesis of Shortwave

(15:25) - Sponsors: Oracle / Omneky

(16:46) - Data Processing Pipeline

(21:57) - Choosing a Vector Database

(26:34) - How the AI Assistant Works

(36:24) - Sponsors: Brave / Plumb / Squad

(40:53) - Fine-Tuning & Hosting Models

(45:11) - Email Automation

(47:55) - Email Retrieval

(51:44) - Optimizing AI Performance

(53:20) - Safety & Embedded Ethics

(01:04:51) - Strategic Product Launches

(01:09:58) - Inbox Management

(01:12:24) - The Future of Collaborative AI

(01:18:54) - Scaling Personalized Outreach

(01:26:04) - Closing Thoughts & What's Next

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"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

The AI Email Assistant I've Been Waiting for, with Andrew Lee of Shortwave

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Revolutionizing Email with AI-Powered Assistant

Empowering Email Productivity Through Machine Learning

Optimizing Retrieval Systems with Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing User Experience with Innovative AI Technologies

Fine Tuning AI for Email Prompts

Security Concerns with AI Models

Future Outlook and Collaboration Potential

Unlocking Value from Email Data with AI

Comprehensive Prompt Construction for LLMs

Efficient Process of AI-Assistant in Thread Linkification

Authenticity and Transparency Lead to Customer Trust

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The AI Email Assistant I've Been Waiting for, with Andrew Lee of Shortwave

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Revolutionizing Email with AI-Powered Assistant

Empowering Email Productivity Through Machine Learning

Optimizing Retrieval Systems with Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing User Experience with Innovative AI Technologies

Fine Tuning AI for Email Prompts

Security Concerns with AI Models

Future Outlook and Collaboration Potential

Unlocking Value from Email Data with AI

Comprehensive Prompt Construction for LLMs

Efficient Process of AI-Assistant in Thread Linkification

Authenticity and Transparency Lead to Customer Trust

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