#1271 Guillermo Rauch | Artificial Intelligence Will Change Everything
Nov 8, 2023
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Guillermo Rauch, founder & CEO of Vercel, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, the debate between open source and closed source in AI, the potential of generative AI in front end UI, and the vision and goals of Vercel in bridging the gap and expanding their user base.
Artificial intelligence will replace some jobs but also augment human cognition in ways that are not fully understood.
The debate between open source and closed source AI models is ongoing, with open source ultimately winning in the long run.
Deep dives
The impact of AI on jobs: Replacement vs. augmentation
Guillermo Roush, the founder and CEO of Versailles, discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on jobs. He believes that while AI will replace some jobs, it will also augment human cognition in ways that are not fully understood. As a front-end engineer himself, Roush is surprised to see AI potentially replacing his own job of coding. He argues that new tools that amplify human abilities tend to create more jobs and better prospects for everyone. Roush is optimistic about the future of AI and its potential to enhance human capabilities.
Open source vs. closed source in AI
The debate between open source and closed source AI models is a hot topic. Roush explains that in the short term, proprietary solutions may initially have an advantage as they can move quickly. However, he believes that open source ultimately wins in the long run. He compares it to the evolution of the internet, where proprietary software initially dominated but open source software now powers the majority of it. Roush emphasizes the benefits of collaboration and exchange of ideas that open source fosters, as well as the importance of safety and alignment in the development of AI.
The role of startups and incumbents in the AI wave
Roush discusses the potential opportunities for startups and incumbents in the AI wave. He suggests that startups can disrupt incumbents by creating AI-first businesses that offer novel and efficient solutions. Roush gives an example of a company using AI chat assistants to train large numbers of salespeople, highlighting the potential for specialized AI applications. However, he also acknowledges that incumbents can benefit by incorporating AI into their existing infrastructure. Roush believes that the right startups will thrive by leveraging AI's transformative capabilities, while incumbents can benefit from the democratization of AI technology.
Overhyped and underrated areas in AI
Roush shares his perspective on overhyped and underrated areas in AI. He considers agents, which have the potential for autonomous intelligence, as overhyped due to concerns about the human being left out of the loop. Instead, Roush sees the most potential in AI that augments individuals, such as AI-generated code that improves programming efficiency and accessibility. He believes that the creative director, sourcing ideas from a team of AI, is the future. Roush also highlights the underdiscussed rise of domain-specific conversational AIs and the potential disruption they can bring to various industries.
Guillermo Rauch is the founder & CEO of Vercel, working on giving developers the frameworks, workflows, and infrastructure to build a faster, more personalized web. In this conversation, we talk about whether artificial intelligence is going to replace jobs or create more of them, open-source vs closed-source, role of government & regulations, most over-hyped areas vs areas that need more attention, how value will accrue, and what Guillermo is doing with Vercel.
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