Jason Liu is a great follow for everything RAG, AI consulting and prompt engineering. Jason was previously at StitchFix and Meta.

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Takeaways

Jason's background is in data science and machine learning, with a focus on recommendation systems.

Deep dive into Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
Nuances of AI consulting.
Working with companies to implement AI and learnings there.
The future of AI technology holds the potential for smaller teams to create highly productive and specialized businesses.
Jason's excellent writing and his thoughts on how AI will impact writing.
The interesting future of micro apps and monetizing creative ideas.
Why AI will create smaller teams.
The role of research in the age of AI.

Chapters

00:00 Jason Liu's Background in Data Science and Machine Learning

03:12 The Impact of AI on Various Industries

06:37 Challenges and Opportunities in AI Consulting

09:14 The Future of AI: Smaller Teams and Specialized Businesses

12:51 The Importance of Clear and Precise Language in AI Writing

23:42 The Role of Research in the Age of AI

25:30 The Impact of AI Tools on Writing

27:29 The Power of Simplicity in Problem-Solving

29:15 Monetizing Micro Apps and Creativity

37:26 Navigating Hard Times with Processes and Hobbies

Keywords

Jason Liu, data science, machine learning, RAG, Retrieval Augmented Generation, AI consulting, AI tools, language models, value creation, writing, future of AI, research, AI tools, writing, simplicity, problem-solving, monetizing creativity, outcomes-based thinking, company creation, micro apps, processes, hobbies

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