The AI Native Dev - from Copilot today to AI Native Software Development tomorrow Building Notion AI: Lessons Learned and Myths Busted with Simon Last, Notion Co-Founder and CTO
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Nov 26, 2024 Simon Last, co-founder and CTO of Notion, shares his journey of integrating AI into productivity tools. He discusses the challenges of AI-driven features like the Writing Assistant and intelligent Q&A chatbot. Listeners will learn about the agile 'tiger team' approach that enables continuous improvement and the importance of user trust in AI outputs. Simon highlights innovative evaluation strategies and the significance of metadata for enhancing user engagement. This engaging conversation showcases how Notion aims to automate routine tasks while refining knowledge work.
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Notion's Vision
- Notion aims to break down rigid software structures.
- It empowers users to build custom software using fundamental building blocks and AI.
Notion AI's Beginning
- Notion began AI work in October 2022 with GPT-4 early access.
- Their first AI product, an AI writing assistant, launched in February 2023.
Tiger Teams for AI
- Start new initiatives with a focused "tiger team" to move fast.
- Create a formal team once the product has launched and gained traction.