Silicon Valley Girl Thomas Wolf: Everyone’s Using AI Wrong — Here’s How to Actually Win | Hugging Face CSO Explains
Jul 20, 2025
Thomas Wolf, co-founder and Chief Science Officer of Hugging Face, discusses the evolution of open-source AI and its practical applications. He explores how non-coders can create impactful apps, the nuances of AI ownership, and the influence of LLMs on children's education. Wolf also highlights the future of household robotics and the importance of integrating creative thinking in kids. The conversation touches on AI's transformative role in job markets, emphasizing the need for adaptability and innovation in a tech-driven world.
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Hugging Face for Non-Technical Users
- Use Hugging Face's AI Apps called Spaces to create and use AI-powered tools without coding skills.
- Download and run Spaces locally if you want offline and privacy control.
Open Source Licensing Explained
- Open source licenses like MIT or Apache require crediting original creators but allow free use and modifications.
- This fosters sharing and innovation despite creators often not earning profits proportional to the business value produced.
AI Changes How We Learn Coding
- Non-technical entrepreneurs use no-code AI tools to quickly build prototypes and apps.
- Kids learn coding differently now by using AI tools first then diving into code when needed.