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Posts exploring artificial intelligence technologies, applications, and implications. Covers a range of AI topics including LLMs, usage strategies, tools, and how AI is changing various aspects of work and life.

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7539e 2024-08-23

AI Fails: Careful what you ask for

AI tools are incredibly empowering but no tool is without its issues. They will always try to solve your problem, even if that problem is what you asked for rather than what you want. For one of my earliest AI coding exercises, I was (and still am) building digital travel

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a1 2024-08-23

Kid Builders: Would you like to play a game?

Any parent today struggles with managing the screen time of their kids. Within that battle is also the question of how that screen time is used. There are certainly educational and enriching activities available for kids but, left to their own devices, children (like many adults) will often gravitate towards

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7538e 2024-08-21

My AI Daily Drivers: A Toolkit

These are my AI daily drivers and how I use them. For context, I have a CS undergrad but haven't written code in decades. I'm technical but work as a product manager, focusing more on roadmapping, data gathering, outcome analysis, and plan sharing than on semi-

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7539a 2024-08-19

LLMs: Powerful, But Not Magic

I can't imagine there is anyone in the tech world that hasn't heard of ChatGPT at this point. "AI" and "LLMs" are buzzwords that have touched everyone at least as far as sharing the exploits of their usage gone wrong. These are

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7538b 2024-08-18

Beyond the Bot: Rethinking AI Interfaces

I had a great conversation with some entrepreneurs today. They're using AI to build something new, and it got me thinking about how we interact with technology. We touched on an interesting point: people don't really have good associations with chat interfaces in products. Think about

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a2 2024-08-17

AI Helps, But Quality Always Demands Effort

TL;DR: AI makes it easier to create software, but building something truly valuable still requires thought, creativity, and effort. While AI can speed up development, the small details that make a product great still demand attention. Part of me thinks this could be the end of software as we

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d7539c 2024-08-17

Navigating the AI-Driven Shift for Junior Professionals

TL;DR: As AI takes over tasks traditionally done by junior professionals, the demand for entry-level roles is shrinking. Instead of resisting this shift, embrace AI as a tool to accelerate your learning and build real-world experience. By using AI to create and manage projects, you can position

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a7 2024-08-16

How LLMs Are Changing My Writing Process

TL;DR: Leveraging LLMs like ChatGPT can reduce writer's block by acting as a safety net, enabling you to move from chaotic thoughts to coherent drafts more easily. While LLMs don't produce perfection, they free up mental space for strategic thinking, making it easier to craft

69e8c6b8c9e3630642d753a8 2024-08-14

The Real Benefits of AI for Personal Productivity Today

TL;DR: While much of the AI conversation focuses on future impacts, the real opportunity lies in how AI can boost personal productivity today. From quickly building a landing page to streamlining workflows and even creating custom workout tools, AI can help you accomplish more with less effort. The tools