No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups Building toward a bright post-AGI future with Eric Steinberger from Magic.dev
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Aug 30, 2024 Eric Steinberger, co-founder and CEO of Magic.dev, shares his journey from AI research at Meta to leading a team focused on creating a revolutionary software engineer co-pilot. He discusses what distinguishes Magic from other AI co-pilots, emphasizing the importance of context in developing reliable AI. Steinberger also delves into the future of AGI, exploring the delicate balance of safety and innovation. His vision includes the transformative potential of AI as a collaborative colleague, reshaping the software development landscape.
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Eric's AI Journey
- Eric Steinberger's interest in AI began at 14, sparked by a book his mother gave him.
- He pursued reinforcement learning, contacted DeepMind, and worked with Noam Brown at Meta.
Magic's Focus on Code
- Magic focuses on code generation because a system that builds systems can theoretically do anything.
- This approach simplifies many aspects except compute costs, which Eric admits he underestimated.
Importance of Long Context Windows
- Long context windows are crucial for AI models to learn from vast data and user histories.
- Magic prioritizes this, viewing models as bringing compute to data rather than vice-versa.
