Hard Software Neuro-Symbolic AI and the Next Era of Codegen, with Nima Keivan, CEO and Co-founder of Durable
Jan 6, 2025
Nima Keivan, CEO and co-founder of Durable, dives into the transformative power of neuro-symbolic AI in software development. He discusses the shift from traditional code generation to methods focused on actionable outcomes rather than mere syntax. Nima shares insights on balancing user needs and versatile functionalities, the importance of structured documentation, and how robotics-inspired planning can revolutionize workflows. The conversation also touches on AI's coherence challenges and a vision for a future where software learns and adapts in real-world scenarios.
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Action-Based CodeGen
- Durable's CodeGen focuses on actions and objectives, not just syntax.
- It uses a robotics-inspired planning approach, chaining actions to achieve goals.
PRD as Interface
- Durable sits between the underlying functions and the user's high-level objectives.
- It uses PRDs as a canvas for users to communicate functionality, unlike typical chatbots.
Kite's Empty Office
- Antonio and Nima reminisce about their first meeting at Kite's large, mostly empty office.
- Nima, then a PhD student, was struck by the abundance of resources in Silicon Valley.