.NET Rocks! Architectural Intelligence with Thomas Betts
Jan 9, 2025
Thomas Betts, a laureate software architect at Blackbaud and contributor to InfoQ.com, discusses the practical realities of integrating AI into software applications. He emphasizes that AI is essentially just another API, urging listeners to move beyond the hype. The conversation covers the potential of large language models as UX tools and the importance of precise communication in AI development. Betts also tackles the ethical concerns surrounding agentic AI, highlighting the need for oversight to ensure content accuracy.
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AI as Magic
- "AI" is often used as a label for any software we don't understand.
- This is similar to Arthur C. Clarke's observation about advanced technology appearing as magic.
Band Without AI
- Carl Franklin jokes about his band not using AI, even though they use digital signal processors.
- People often mistake advanced technology or complex software for AI.
Generative AI and LLMs
- Current AI, mostly generative AI, focuses on large language models (LLMs).
- LLMs became prominent with ChatGPT in 2022, causing a recent surge in interest.