Angie Jones, Kent C Dobbs, Liran Tal & Chris Heilmann
Exploring AI: Opportunities and Risks in Development
#1about 4 minutes
The challenge of AI-generated content in DevRel
AI-generated content like conference abstracts and blog posts often lacks the human storytelling element that audiences value.
#2about 1 minute
AI's impact on hiring and the value of human connection
The rise of AI in both resume submission and filtering highlights the increasing importance of genuine human connections for career opportunities.
#3about 5 minutes
Navigating the decline of web search with curated content
As AI summaries and SEO spam degrade web search results, developers are turning to curated newsletters for reliable and personal content.
#4about 5 minutes
Leveraging AI as a tool for learning and productivity
AI code assistants can accelerate learning and overcome writer's block, but developers must still apply critical judgment to the generated output.
#5about 6 minutes
Understanding the security risks of AI-generated code
AI-generated code can introduce subtle security vulnerabilities because large language models often lack the full context of the application.
#6about 5 minutes
Adapting to AI tools is a key senior engineering skill
Senior engineers have a responsibility to explain the 'why' behind code and should adapt to and adopt productive AI tools rather than resisting change.
#7about 5 minutes
Using custom-trained AI to enhance developer documentation
Training an AI model on your own documentation creates a powerful support tool that can answer developer questions with full product context.
#8about 3 minutes
Future outlook on AI agents and open standards
The future of AI in development points towards increased productivity through specialized agents and greater interoperability via open standards.
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