The Swyx Mixtape [Generation Ship] AI Engineering for nontechnical people
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Aug 22, 2024 Shawn 'swyx' Wang, known for coining 'AI Engineer,' shares his expertise in AI advancements. He discusses the evolving role of AI engineering and the need for accessible tools. The conversation touches on 'peak ChatGPT' and the shift towards broader AI applications. Shawn also emphasizes learning foundational AI concepts and the significance of diversity in AI development. They foresee a future where AI enhances daily life, balancing optimism with caution about the challenges ahead.
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Rise of the AI Engineer
- The new role of AI engineer bridges the gap between traditional ML engineers and developers using foundation models.
- Specializing full-time in AI is crucial due to rapid industry growth and complexity.
AI Products on Shifting Sands
- AI product challenges persist because user expectations evolve and AI platforms change rapidly.
- Constant adaptation is needed as new features like multi-modal inputs become baseline.
2024: The Year of Multimodality
- 2024 marks the year of multimodality integrating images and text tightly.
- Cheap techniques enable multimodal models that enhance AI understanding beyond language.