Scaling DevTools Logan Kilpatrick from Google DeepMind: Building for 100m developers
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Aug 8, 2025 
Logan Kilpatrick, a key player at Google DeepMind, previously innovated at OpenAI, and now focuses on AI developer tools and APIs. He discusses how DeepMind's structural changes drive their AI resurgence and the goal of equipping 100 million developers. The conversation highlights the rising challenges for non-traditional 'vibe coders' and the need for intuitive tools. Logan also emphasizes the crucial mix of innovation, collaboration, and human connectivity in shaping the future of AI and its impact on the developer community.
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AI to Empower Next 100M Coders
- The next 100 million developers can be enabled by AI reducing drudgery and making coding exciting earlier.
- AI acts as a personal tutor that helps learners overcome challenges faster than before.
Design Incremental Coding Experiences
- Build AI coding tools that help learners progress incrementally and understand code rather than just showing raw, confusing output.
- Optimize the developer experience by showing the right level of detail and hiding unnecessary complexity for users.
Diverse Developer Tool Preferences
- Different developer personas prefer distinct AI tools: IDEs offer creative power, while CLIs appeal for functional use.
- The diverse preferences have led to a flourishing market with multiple competitive AI coding tools.