Duan Lightfoot
Make it simple, using generative AI to accelerate learning
#1about 1 minute
Software development is fundamentally a learning process
Foundational knowledge remains essential for technical professionals even in the age of generative AI.
#2about 2 minutes
Understanding the technical professional's learning loop
The learning cycle of identifying problems, gathering information, studying, and applying knowledge faces challenges like information overload and debugging failures.
#3about 1 minute
Solving onboarding pains with centralized documentation
The challenge of outdated or missing documentation during onboarding can be solved by centralizing information and enabling natural language queries.
#4about 3 minutes
An overview of generative AI and its capabilities
Generative AI is a subset of deep learning that uses large, pre-trained models to perform tasks like text generation, summarization, and creating multimodal content.
#5about 3 minutes
Addressing LLM challenges with model customization techniques
Overcome common LLM issues like hallucinations and knowledge cutoffs by using customization methods ranging from prompt engineering and RAG to fine-tuning.
#6about 1 minute
How retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) works
RAG enhances model responses by ingesting data into a vector store and then retrieving relevant information to augment the prompt at inference time.
#7about 2 minutes
Exploring the AWS generative AI stack for developers
The AWS stack provides tools at every level, from ready-to-use applications like Amazon Q to foundational services like Amazon Bedrock for building custom solutions.
#8about 3 minutes
Demonstrating LLM hallucinations with a basic chatbot
A standard chatbot without proper context or guardrails can hallucinate and provide incorrect information, highlighting the need for human verification.
#9about 4 minutes
Building a custom RAG chatbot with guardrails
Create a more reliable chatbot by defining a system prompt with clear instructions and connecting it to a knowledge base of official documentation.
#10about 3 minutes
Testing the RAG bot for accurate, sourced answers
The custom RAG bot successfully generates accurate code and answers questions by retrieving information from its knowledge base and citing its sources.
#11about 2 minutes
Addressing AI limitations with human oversight and security
Mitigate risks like bad data and privacy concerns by implementing a human-in-the-loop process and leveraging security features like AWS PrivateLink.
#12about 1 minute
Best practices for adopting generative AI responsibly
Successfully integrate generative AI by defining narrow use cases, training teams on proper usage, and prioritizing accuracy and security in all applications.
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