Why are dentists so into vibe coding? Where's the Steve Jobs of this era? In this episode of Hallway Chat, Fraser and Nabeel discuss the viral AI assistant Poke, within the broader context of the rise of niche AI applications. They also talk about the importance of specialization in AI applications, AI’s role in advancing scientific discovery and societal progress, and the future of AI in creative fields like music and art.
Plus, a compelling use case for AI-enabled accessibility.

(00:00) - Cold Open
(02:28) - Exploring Poke, a New Email Assistant
(06:41) - The Role of Personality in AI Products
(09:33) - Raising the Floor on AI Email Assistants
(11:00) - The Future of AI Assistants
(14:55) - Customer-Centric Product Development
(28:00) - The Evolution of Coding AI
(30:22) - Specialized AI Applications
(31:59) - The Impact of Open World Agents
(36:53) - Raising the Bar in AI Innovation
(45:51) - Teaching AI Ethics
(49:26) - The Future of AI in Creative Industries
(52:29) - AI and Accessibility

The Skeptics Guide #817 - Mar 6 2021