Practical AI

The last mile of AI app development

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May 11, 2023
Travis Fischer, Founder and CEO of a stealth AI startup and known for projects like ChatGPTBot, delves into the nuances of AI app development. He explores the hierarchy of complexity from basic prompting to advanced fine-tuning. The conversation highlights critical trade-offs in using language models regarding quality and cost, while emphasizing the rise of TypeScript in AI development. Travis shares insights on the importance of structured approaches for tackling complex problems and the evolving landscape of AI tools that foster innovation.
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ANECDOTE

Open-Source Adventures and Cat GPT

  • Travis Fischer created the ChatGPT NPM package and Twitter bot.
  • OpenAI responded to community use of a hidden model with "cat GPT," showcasing the ease of model swapping.
ADVICE

LLM Integration Trade-offs

  • Consider quality, cost, latency, and reliability when integrating LLMs into products.
  • Prioritize understanding trade-offs and communicating them effectively.
ADVICE

Practical AI Development

  • Root AI problem-solving in clear business use cases and user needs.
  • Focus on rigorous evaluation and break complex problems into smaller, manageable sub-problems.
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