Around the Prompt Simon Willison: The Future of Open Source and AI
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Dec 1, 2024 
Simon Willison, a software developer renowned for his contributions to Django and Dataset, dives into the compelling interplay of AI, open source, and journalism. He discusses how open-source tools like Dataset are revolutionizing data journalism and democratizing access to data analysis. Simon emphasizes AI's role in enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them, while addressing concerns about the future of artificial general intelligence. He also explores the transformation of programming with large language models and their potential to support new developers.
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Share Your Knowledge
- Share your knowledge and insights by writing regularly online.
- Consistent writing can increase your influence and lead to new opportunities, as demonstrated by Simon Willison's experience.
Stanford Fellowship's Impact
- The Stanford JSK Fellowship gave Simon Willison the freedom to work on his own projects.
- This experience made it hard to return to traditional work where others dictate project choices.
Dataset for Data Journalism
- Dataset bridges the gap between Excel and complex databases for data journalism.
- It focuses on "small data" (anything fitting on a phone) and enables sharing, exploration, and API access.