#93: Building serverless AI apps with Sam Williams
Dec 13, 2023
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Sam Williams, an AI app developer, discusses his experience of building serverless AI apps. Topics include work-life balance, living in a van, and using AI for LinkedIn and SAS landing pages. They also explore using chat GPT to write a Chrome extension and using AI for generating furnished property images in real estate. The advantages of building serverless apps, including scalability and cost-efficiency, are also discussed.
Prioritizing experiences and embracing flexible careers can lead to a fulfilling work-life balance while traveling remotely.
Using OpenAI APIs, AI-powered tools have the potential to revolutionize industries like real estate and architectural design.
Deep dives
Striving for Work-Life Balance and Remote Traveling
Sam Williams, a traveler and practitioner, shares insights on how to strive for work-life balance while traveling remotely. He highlights the importance of prioritizing experiences and taking advantage of flexible careers. Sam discusses his journey from being a front-end developer to transitioning into a full-stack developer through his course. He also shares his experience of living and working in a campervan, emphasizing the benefits of customized van designs and remote work arrangements.
Tips for Designing a Remote Working Campervan
Sam outlines the process of designing a remote working campervan and offers advice for those looking to pursue a similar lifestyle. He emphasizes the importance of building woodworking and electrical skills or seeking help from companies that specialize in custom campervan designs. Sam encourages individuals to take small steps towards a flexible career, allowing them to ultimately live their desired lifestyle while working remotely.
Creating AI-Powered Tools with OpenAI APIs
Sam discusses his experience in creating AI-powered tools using OpenAI APIs. He shares his journey of building LinkedIn Power Tools, which utilized chat GPT and offered automated responses for LinkedIn comments. Sam also explores his experiment in using OpenAI's vision API to analyze landing pages as well as generate room layouts for interior design. He highlights the potential of these AI capabilities in various industries, including real estate and architectural design.
The Future of AI and its Impact on Different Fields
Sam and the host speculate on the future of AI and its impact on various professions. They discuss the potential for AI to automate tasks, optimize workflows, and enhance creativity. They also emphasize the importance of continually adapting and leveraging AI tools to stay ahead in the changing landscape of work. The conversation concludes with excitement for the possibilities AI holds in transforming different industries.
In this episode, I spoke with Sam Williams about his drive for work-life balance and discussed his experience of building AI-powered apps using serverless technologies.