Intelligent Machines (Audio) IM 816: Flappy Jeff - Harper Reed, Cluely, Bluesky Bluecheck
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Apr 24, 2025 
In a lively discussion, Harper Reed, a tech innovator and former CTO for the Obama campaign, dives into the fascinating world of AI and its implications on creativity and coding. He shares thoughts on a controversial AI tool used for academic cheating that raised significant funding. The conversation also touches on the tension between traditional coding values and the rapid demands of AI, alongside humorous anecdotes about tech mishaps and the impact of social media on consumer behavior. Tune in for insights that blend humor with technological relevance!
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AI Cheating App Controversy
- Columbia student used an AI cheating app to get job offers, leading to expulsion after disciplinary hearings.
- He later launched Cluely, an app to "cheat on everything," sparking ethical debates.
AI as An Unfed Teenager
- Harper Reed sees AI as a collaborator that behaves like an unfed teenager needing coaxing.
- Writing code with AI requires careful prompting and patience, unlike traditional coding.
Start AI Coding Optimistically
- Start AI coding with optimism; if you assume failure, it will fail.
- Assume the AI can help and keep experimenting to get useful results.
