

367: The Biggest Opportunity of 2025
80 snips Jan 3, 2025
Explore the transformative power of agentic AI set to revolutionize the software industry by 2025. Discover the shift towards local AI, emphasizing data privacy and the evolving roles of software engineers. Learn about the importance of trust and authentic connections in a future dominated by technology. The discussion highlights the need for businesses to balance innovation with genuine human interaction for lasting success.
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Agentic AI's Impact
- Agentic AI will significantly impact how businesses are built and run in 2025.
- Simple task automation examples undersell AI's transformative power, similar to how the first Bitcoin pizza purchase undersold Bitcoin's potential.
AI in Biotech
- Arvid Kahl heard a TED Talk about AI's use in biotech, specifically AlphaFold's protein folding simulations.
- AI can accomplish in minutes what takes human researchers years, fundamentally changing drug discovery.
The End of Manual Coding
- AI coding tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot have eliminated the need for manual line-by-line coding.
- The era of coding without AI assistance is likely over, except for niche cases like artisanal coding.