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Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast

Cursor.so: The AI-first Code Editor — with Aman Sanger of Anysphere

Aug 22, 2023
Aman Sanger, founder of Abelian AI and Cursor.so, has a rich background in AI and finance, with experience at Google and McKinsey. He discusses the innovative AI-powered code editor, Cursor, which is transforming coding practices. Sanger emphasizes the need for new IDEs to push AI coding efficiency beyond current limits. He delves into the challenges of integrating AI with CAD applications and shares insights on advanced coding techniques using AI models. Throughout, he highlights the evolving landscape of AI in coding and the potential for future advancements.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cursor.so is an AI-first code editor that aims to improve workflow and user experience in software development.
  • Custom prompts and prompt engineering are vital in training language models and improving their performance.

Deep dives

Early Life and Squash

The podcast episode begins with the guest sharing about his previous life as a squash player, having competed in tournaments and highlighting the similarities between squash and tennis. He also mentions his competitive nature and how it translates to his work as a founder.

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