Tool Use - AI Conversations

In this insightful conversation, AI engineering consultant Kyle Clark shares his expertise on AI safety and risk mitigation. He discusses the dangers of prompt injection and AI web browsers, highlighting how they can be hijacked. Kyle emphasizes the importance of human-in-the-loop systems and the nuances of implementing AI safely in organizations. He also explores the build vs. buy debate for AI models and warns about context rot affecting AI performance. His advice? Keep humans involved and continuously educate yourself to navigate the AI landscape responsibly.

Richardson Dackam, founder and AI builder of n8n, shares insights on workflow automation that can revolutionize how developers operate. He highlights n8n as a powerful open-source tool capable of automating entire departments. The conversation covers practical applications such as email management and social media automation, emphasizing the importance of a human-in-the-loop approach. Richardson also discusses integrating various AI models, logging strategies, and common pitfalls, making it an essential guide for those looking to streamline their workflows.

In this conversation, Apurva Misra, founder of Sentick and an AI strategy expert, dives deep into the world of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). He explains how RAG optimizes context for LLMs, discusses the trade-offs between large context windows and targeted retrieval, and outlines strategies for creating effective embeddings. Apurva also highlights the importance of data quality, feedback loops, and introduces hybrid search combining keywords with semantic intent. A must-listen for anyone interested in enhancing AI workflows!

Lee Russell, founder of Minimum Viable Launch, shares over a decade of AI expertise focusing on personalization at scale. He discusses the importance of creating high-tech yet high-touch customer experiences, emphasizing qualitative data over typical metrics. Lee explains context engines and how to avoid generic 'AI slop' while creating unique outputs. He also highlights the power of no-code tools like n8n and vector databases to enhance data interactions, urging listeners to experiment and build their own AI agents for remarkable customer engagement.

Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXStruggling to cut through the AI hype to find real operational efficiency for your business? In this episode, we're joined by Csongor Barabasi, CEO of Bonsai Labs, an AI value creation partner for private equity firms. Csongor shares his expert framework for deploying AI agents to achieve massive productivity gains.Learn the practical steps to progress from a simple AI co-pilot to a fully autonomous AI agent , and discover how to create a 'golden data set' and feedback loops to make your systems smarter over time. We cover the critical build vs. buy debate , strategies for process automation , data security considerations , calculating ROI for AI projects , and enabling non-technical teams to build custom workflows. This is your ultimate guide to using AI for tangible business results.Csongor is the founder/CEO of Bonsai Labs, a specialized AI transformation and value creation firm working with Private Equity portfolio companies. With engineering excellence at it's core, the they deliver AI workflow automations and build custom AI products with tangible impact within weeks.Bonsai Labs: https://bonsai-labs.comCsongor: https://linkedin.com/in/barabasicsongorConnect with ushttps://x.com/ToolUsePodcasthttps://x.com/MikeBirdTech https://x.com/barabasicsongor00:00:00 - Intro00:02:40 - The Framework: Co-Pilot to Fully Autonomous Agent00:11:26 - AI Solutions: The Build vs. Buy Debate00:16:03 - AI for Non-Technical Teams00:27:40 - How to Document a Process for Automation00:31:36 - How to Measure the ROI of AISubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and process automation.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts, brought to you by ToolHive.

Discover how AI coding agents are changing software development with Kiran's insights on optimizing your development environment. Learn about the importance of feedback loops, clear pipelines, and organized code to enhance AI performance. Kiran dives into Slate’s unique context management strategies that prevent common pitfalls and help agents excel in complex tasks. Explore why traditional software engineering skills are still crucial, and gain practical tips for structuring projects that maximize AI coding capabilities.

Marnie Wills, an AI strategist and founder of Business With AI Strategist, shares her insights on empowering non-technical founders to harness AI effectively. She discusses framing AI as a strategic partner rather than a technical hurdle, advocating for personalized AI operating systems to enhance intelligence. Marnie elaborates on preventing AI hallucinations with custom instructions and emphasizes the importance of a 'human-in-the-loop' approach for automation. She also reveals innovative workflows, including voice-driven productivity and grant application automation.

In this discussion, Bobbie Chen, a product manager at Stytch focused on AI agent detection, navigates the future of AI authentication and web security. She delves into how OAuth can allow safer agent permissions without exposing user passwords. Bobbie introduces Web Bot Auth, highlighting its cryptographic identity features. The conversation also tackles AI's potential impact on SEO, advertising, and API design, addressing risks like the 'lethal trifecta' of security. Join in for an engaging exploration of the evolving landscape of AI agents on the web!

In this conversation, Michael Tiffany, founder and CEO of Fulcra, and AI consultant Ty Fiero, delve into the art of advanced AI prompting. They share insights on crafting tailored prompts to maximize AI performance, including innovative techniques like iterative and meta prompting. The duo emphasizes adopting a 'high agency' mindset, avoiding AI sycophancy, and leveraging multimodal prompting with images. Listeners will discover the importance of playful learning and experimentation in mastering how to communicate effectively with AI for improved results.

Richard Abrich, an AI consultant and the creator of Fastable, shares his insights on building full-stack apps from just one prompt. He discusses the power of Fastable's tech stack, including FastAPI and Postgres, as a flexible alternative to traditional tools. Richard dives into context engineering, AI hallucination mitigation, and the innovative use of logging to speed up development processes. The conversation also touches on the future of disposable software and how AI is reshaping application development, making coding more accessible for everyone.