It’s the Model, Stupid!

In this episode, we catch up on the TrailblazerDX event, data cloud, various topics around generative AI coding assistants, and a brief discussion on approaching data de-duplication.

Links:

• Danielle Larregui (@DnLarregui) / X
• New study on coding behavior raises questions about impact of AI on software development – GeekWire
• Misconfigured Custom Salesforce Apps Expose Corporate Data
• Dare Obasanjo🐀 on X: "Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, argues that we should stop saying kids should learn to code. He argues the rise of AI means we can replace programming languages with human language prompts thus enabling everyone to be a programmer. AI will kill coding. https://t.co/SxK9twhEby" / X
• John Carmack on X: "“Coding” was never the source of value, and people shouldn’t get overly attached to it. Problem solving is the core skill. The discipline and precision demanded by traditional programming will remain valuable transferable attributes, but they won’t be a barrier to entry. Many…" / X
• Jeff Bezos vs Jay Leno in 1999
• How generative AI will change low-code development | InfoWorld
• The early returns on gen AI for software development | CIO
• Introducing Devin, the first AI software engineer
• John A De Goes on X: "Hot take: If Devin can replace you, you're not a software engineer. 🌶️ If you think LLM-based approaches are months away from replacing engineers, you need to update your mental model of AI (cause it's broke). Devin is a cute trick for raising $$, but the real work lies ahead. https://t.co/yfTDH0AbvG" / X
• Billionaire Marc Benioff is buying up land in Hawaii. And no one knows why : NPR