The New Stack Podcast

Burkay Gur, Co-founder and CEO of Fal.ai, and Glenn Solomon, Managing Partner at Notable Capital, dive into the evolution of generative media. They discuss Fal.ai's shift from optimizing machine learning infrastructure to hosting diverse media models, emphasizing the competitive edge of speed. Gur highlights how generative AI transforms creativity, noting that while creation costs have dropped, true creative value remains. Solomon reflects on the changing landscape of venture capital in AI, focusing on model customization and the balance between technology and creativity.

Paul Klein IV, founder of Browserbase and its tool Stagehand, is reshaping the way AI interacts with the web. He discusses the limitations of traditional headless browsers and how his tool empowers AI agents to interpret natural-language commands, adapting to ever-changing web elements. Klein envisions a future where AI can handle complex tasks like filing taxes independently. He also shares insights on the challenges of ethical AI practices, the integration of open-source tools, and the necessity of security in AI operations.

Antje Barth, an AWS Developer Advocate for Generative AI, shares insights on the burgeoning interest in agentic and multi-agent systems among developers. She discusses the importance of tools like Amazon Q CLI and Strands SDK for scaling applications, along with AWS's focus on security, emphasizing that safety should be prioritized from day one. Barth also highlights the evolving landscape of AI-navigated applications and the role of community in fostering innovation and collaboration within the developer ecosystem.

Andrew Lee, co-founder of Shortwave and Firebase, dives into the transformative journey of his AI-first email client. He shares how Shortwave evolved from basic enhancements to deploying sophisticated AI capabilities, including tool-calling agents that tackle complex tasks autonomously. Lee highlights the impressive advancements seen in AI, particularly from Anthropic, and envisions a future where AI proactively manages emails and personalizes interfaces. This innovative shift promises to redefine productivity in email management.

Ev Kontsevoy, CEO of Teleport, discusses the evolving landscape of infrastructure security from KubeCon + CloudNativeCon Europe. He highlights alarming cybersecurity statistics, like the $5 million average breach cost, emphasizing that complexity fuels vulnerabilities. Kontsevoy advocates for an identity-first approach, treating humans, devices, and AI as unified identities for better security. He also shares insights on Teleport’s zero trust platform and future plans for supporting AI protocols, illustrating the dual role of AI in both cybersecurity threats and solutions.

Andrew Rynhard, Founder and CTO at Sidero Labs, and Justin Garrison, Head of Product, dive into Talos Linux, a distribution crafted for Kubernetes. They discuss its unique features, including an immutable file system and the absence of SSH, promoting a more secure and automated management approach. The demo reveals Talos's API-driven philosophy and ease of deployment across various environments, from cloud to edge devices. The conversation highlights how Talos’s design minimizes human error and enhances scalability, making node management more efficient.

Sumeet Singh, CEO of Aptori and co-founder of AppFormix, dives into building AI security engineers to tackle vulnerabilities in code. He unveils how Aptori's innovative tools map real-time data flows, marking a shift from merely alerting developers to automated code fixes. The discussion covers AI's evolution in security, addressing engineer fatigue, and the startup challenges faced in creating reliable solutions. Singh emphasizes the need for transparency and a balanced approach as they navigate the future of agent-based AI in enterprise security.

Steve Demchuk, CEO of Nitric and innovator from a fintech startup, dives into the challenges of building frontend apps in strict environments. He introduces the Nitric framework, which merges app logic with automated infrastructure needs, enhancing developer efficiency while maintaining platform team control. Demchuk also discusses how AI tools can streamline coding practices and infrastructure provisioning, alongside the importance of security in app development. The conversation reveals a paradigm shift towards more flexible, AI-integrated infrastructure management.

In this engaging conversation, Harjot Gill, Founder and CEO of CodeRabbit, dives into the world of AI-driven code reviews. With a rich background in launching tech startups, he highlights how AI tools like GitHub Copilot complicate the review process. CodeRabbit aims to alleviate this bottleneck by providing AI agents that understand context and enhance code quality. Gill envisions a future where AI takes on tedious tasks, allowing developers to focus on higher-level architecture and reduce bugs and costs in the coding process.

Janakiram MSV, an independent analyst specializing in cloud computing and AI, joins a vibrant discussion on the latest from Google Cloud Next. The focus is on the rapid evolution of AI agents, particularly Google’s new Agent Development Kit, which positions it against competitors like Microsoft and OpenAI. The conversation highlights the challenges companies face in integrating AI into workflows and emphasizes Google's commitment to full-stack AI development with innovative tools. The synergy between Kubernetes and AI is also explored, revealing a new ecosystem in the making.