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Cognition’s Scott Wu on how Devin, the AI software engineer, will work for you

May 2, 2024
29:28
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Scott Wu, co-founder of Cognition AI lab, discusses the creation of Devin, an AI software engineer designed to enhance human engineers. They explore Devin's UI transparency, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as the evolution of coding agents. Scott shares tips for human engineers and insights into hiring at Cognition.
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Quick takeaways

  • Devin, an AI software engineer built by Cognition, offers transparency in its UI to enhance results.
  • Scott Wu believes Devin will increase the number of human engineers worldwide, emphasizing the importance of software engineers adapting to evolving roles.

Deep dives

Scott Wu's Journey into Coding and Competitive Programming

Scott Wu's passion for coding began at a young age, influenced by his brother Neil who introduced him to programming at nine. He participated in math and programming competitions throughout school, shaping his path towards tech. His experience with the International Olympiad of Informatics honed his algorithmic problem-solving skills, setting a solid foundation for his future in tech.

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