The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck
Jeremy Howard on Building 5,000 AI Products with 14 People (Answer AI Deep-Dive)
May 15, 2025
In this discussion, Jeremy Howard, an AI scientist and co-founder of Answer AI and Fast.ai, reveals his journey from philosophy to revolutionizing AI product development with a tiny team. He shares how Answer AI is redefining R&D by focusing on real-world applications instead of chasing AGI. Topics include the rise of open-source models, the efficiency wars in AI, and innovative tools like Solve It and Shell Sage that empower users. Jeremy emphasizes the need for small, mission-driven teams to prioritize societal benefits over profits.
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Quick takeaways
- Answer AI prioritizes a dialogue engineering workflow, facilitating an iterative exchange that enhances collaboration between humans and AI systems.
- The discussion underscores the advantages of open-source AI, emphasizing its flexibility and collaborative potential against large commercial entities.
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Dialogue Engineering Workflow
A unique dialogue engineering workflow enables effective collaboration between humans and AI systems. This approach focuses on creating an iterative exchange where both parties engage in a continuous dialogue rather than employing traditional prompt engineering. As interactions evolve, previous exchanges inform future responses, shaping a dynamic and responsive conversation. Such a method allows for enhanced problem-solving and creativity, ultimately leading to high-quality output as the human effectively harnesses AI capabilities.
