Tool Use - AI Conversations

Ryan Carson, a seasoned entrepreneur with three successful exits, dives into his journey of building a one-person startup powered by AI. He shares his innovative three-part workflow using tools like Cursor and ChatGPT, drastically enhancing productivity. The conversation covers managing AI developers, tackling challenges like context drift and hallucinations, and unique insights for aspiring founders. Carson emphasizes the vital skills and mindset needed in today's AI landscape, encouraging listeners to embrace these technologies for their entrepreneurial aspirations.

Olga Beregovaya, VP of AI at Smartling and a veteran in language technology, discusses how businesses can leverage AI to cut costs dramatically. She delves into Smartling's internal strategies for implementing AI across various workflows and debates the 'build vs. buy' dilemma for AI tools. Olga emphasizes the need for a 'golden dataset' to benchmark models and shares insights on safely scaling AI without risking quality issues. She highlights the evolution of the workforce, advocating for skills like multilingual prompt engineering as key to thriving in the AI era.

David Cross, a senior content marketer and creative mind behind the Kids Chatterbox podcast, shares his secrets to crafting emotionally resonant AI content. He discusses the importance of incorporating a human element to avoid the uncanny valley and elevate quality. Cross reveals his workflow for generating multilingual narratives, emphasizing emotional engagement. He also debunks myths around AI content creation, advocating for iterative refinement and audience connection to truly resonate with listeners.

Wolfram Ravenwolf, an AI Evangelist at EllaMind with deep expertise in IT and DevOps, dives into the transformative potential of AI for businesses. He tackles common misconceptions, emphasizing the importance of quality tools and employee training. Wolfram shares actionable strategies for deploying local AI models and optimizing performance through proper prompt engineering. He also highlights the significance of fostering an 'AI affinity' culture to boost team productivity and innovation. Join him to explore how to integrate effective AI systems into any organization!

Join Diamond Bishop, the Director of Engineering and AI at Datadog, as he shares his expertise in building self-improving AI agents. He discusses strategies for establishing robust evaluation systems, fostering user trust, and choosing between prompt engineering and fine-tuning. Diamond also explores the balance of AI agents versus traditional scripts, the importance of dataset management, and the exciting future of ambient AI in DevSecOps. This conversation is packed with essential insights for anyone looking to create effective, adaptive AI systems.

Are your AI agents unreliable? In this guide, we reveal a professional system for AI evals to help you build and ship better AI products, faster. Learn how to systematically test LLM performance, evaluate complex tool use, and improve multi-turn conversations. We break down the exact process for building a high-quality eval dataset, using milestones and minefields to track agent behaviour, and how to properly use an LLM as a judge without compromising quality. Stop guessing and start making real, measurable improvements to your AI today.Check out Quotient AIhttps://www.quotientai.co/Sign up for A.I. coaching for professionals at: https://www.anetic.coGet FREE AI tools pip install tool-use-aiConnect with us https://x.com/ToolUseAIhttps://x.com/MikeBirdTechhttps://x.com/freddie_v400:00:00 - intro 00:02:54 - Why You Need AI Evals 00:06:13 - How to Evaluate AI Agent Tool Use 00:29:24 - The Process for Building Your First Eval Dataset 00:42:44 - Using an LLM as a Judge The Right WaySubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and AI evals.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with AI experts brought to you by Anetic.

Ian Pilon, an innovator in AI and human-centered design, shares his insights on using AI to enhance leadership skills and communication. He discusses how AI can serve as a mirror to identify subconscious behaviors that impact leadership effectiveness. The conversation covers leveraging contextual intelligence to improve UX and preparing for tough discussions through AI role-playing. Pilon also emphasizes building local AI communities to foster collaboration and sharing insights, making AI more accessible and human-centric.

Sign up for A.I. coaching for professionals at: https://www.anetic.coUnlock the power of your personal data with AI! This episode explores how AI can become your guardian angel for wellbeing, helping anticipate your needs by understanding your unique data. Michael Tiffany, CEO of Fulcra, joins us to discuss building trustworthy AI systems for sensitive human information, the importance of data sovereignty, and how platforms like Fulcra are de-siloing data from wearables like Apple Watch and Oura Ring. Discover insights on sleep optimization, unique data correlations, the future of agentic AI, and the critical need for individual control over personal data in an AI-driven world. We delve into data privacy, the potential of personalized recommendation algorithms, and how to ensure AI empowers rather than creates dependency.Learn more about Fulcra:https://www.fulcradynamics.com/https://discord.gg/pwvzFDTr87Join the world's largest privacy-preserving sleep study: https://www.fulcradynamics.com/studies/how-the-world-sleepsGet FREE AI toolspip install tool-use-aiConnect with ushttps://x.com/ToolUseAIhttps://x.com/MikeBirdTechhttps://x.com/kubla00:00:00 - Will AI be your guardian angel? 00:00:42 - From Hacking to AI: Michael Tiffany's Journey & Fulcra's Data Sovereignty Mission 00:04:08 - Uncovering Hidden Insights: Apple Watch Noise & Sleep, Unique User Data Correlations 00:08:50 - Sleep Optimization Deep Dive: Tracking with Wearables, Supplements & Carb Timing 00:18:33 - Building Trustworthy AI: Data Privacy, User Control & Processing Sensitive Information 00:32:28 - The Future of Personal Data Monetization: Skepticism & Trading Data for Better UX 00:46:48 - AI Dependency vs. Empowering User Agency: Who Truly Benefits from Hyper-Optimization?Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and Data Sovereignty.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with AI experts brought to you by Anetic.

Ahmad Awais, founder and CEO of Lang Base, is revolutionizing AI development with innovative tools. He shares insights into creating seamless developer experiences for building AI agents. Topics include the groundbreaking Chai coding agent that simplifies AI creation and the evolution of AI primitives. Ahmad discusses overcoming complex tooling challenges, managing data sources, and exploring 'vibe coding' as the future of AI integration. His journey from open-source advocate to AI innovator is truly inspiring!

Manuel Odendahl, an AI engineer and community leader, shares his insights on building custom AI tools. He emphasizes leveraging existing AI services to create tailored solutions for everyday problems. Discover the transformative impact of AI on coding workflows and project management, as well as practical strategies for code analysis and documentation. The conversation also touches on the balance between creativity and technical skills in software development, advocating for a mindset that encourages innovation through AI.