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Breaking down Bard with Google’s Jack Krawczyk | E1752

May 30, 2023

Jack Krawczyk, Senior Director of Product at Google and a former WeWork executive, dives into the world of AI with a focus on Google Bard. He discusses the innovative coding capabilities of Bard that make programming more accessible, revealing how collaborative AI can transform creativity. Krawczyk also highlights the importance of user feedback in shaping AI tools and tackles concerns surrounding user content. Additionally, he explores Google's strategy for monetizing Bard while maintaining user trust and delivering value.

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Episode guests

Jack Krawczyk

Highlights

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Episode notes

Excitement for the Next Paradigm Shift in Technology

00:43

The Logic of Code and the Intersection of Creativity

00:50

Efficiency of self-managing travel vs relying on assistants

00:54

The Rapid Pace of Technological Advancements and Its Impact

00:46

Intro

3min

The Birth of Bard: Innovation and Responsibility

5min

The Transformative Potential of AI and Creative Collaboration

6min

Red Teaming and User Trust in AI Development

9min

Journey of Ethical AI and Community Support for Founders

3min

Empowering Coding with BARD

6min

Rethinking Google's Monetization Strategy with User Value in Mind

4min

Enhancing Travel Planning with Google Bard

4min

Developing User-Centric Tools and Partnerships for Bard

2min

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Brainstorming with Bard

10min

11.

Revolutionizing Email and AI Integration

21min

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Today's Show:

Jack Krawczyk, the head Google’s Bard team, chats with Jason about Bard’s capabilities and Google’s plan for monetization. Following a few demonstrations of the AI chatbot (43:32), Jason wraps the episode with some thoughts on the series finale of HBO’s Succession (01:01:45)

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Time stamps:

(00:00) Jack Krawczyk joins Jason

(4:58) Discussing the responsible release of products

(7:43) The delicate balance of choosing to release or hold

(10:24) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist

(11:57) Addressing concerns about the usage of creators' content

(13:42) Unpacking the process of vetting new features and the purpose of Google's Red Team

(18:39) Integrating tools and features into the framework of Bard

(20:51) Upholding core values in the incorporation of tools

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(25:23) The impact of Bard's coding capabilities on developers

(29:36) Gauging the distance from non-developers writing meaningful code

(31:11) The business model behind Google Bard

(34:18) Meowtel - Get $25 off your first booking with code TWIST25 at https://meowtel.com

(36:44) The potential paths ahead

(39:30) Google's vision for plugins and opportunities for startups

(43:32) Jack demos Google Bard

(55:52) Reflecting on the pace of AI

(01:01:45) Breaking down HBO's Succession and why it's a must-watch

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