Exploring the impact of AI on software development - Infinum Talks
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Panel Discussion Summary: AI, AGI, and the Future of Jobs
AGI and Job Replacement
- Nicola’s View: AGI is coming but not soon, possibly in 100+ years. Human intelligence isn’t “general” as we excel in specific areas.
- ST’s View: AGI and singularity are topics of interest, but there’s uncertainty about their impact on jobs.
AI Development and Limitations
- AI Models: Current models like LLMs are good at specific tasks, such as predicting the next word, but have limitations like hallucinations.
- AI Reasoning and Planning: For AGI, AI needs better reasoning and planning capabilities, understanding world models and interactions.
- Multimodal Models: The trend is towards multimodal models that handle text, sound, video, and images. Progress is notable in image generation but video processing is complex.
AI and Microservices
- Multi-Agent Approach: Seen as the future, with agents performing tasks in parallel or sequence, orchestrated by a central system.
- AI in Software Development: There’s potential for AI to assist in development, but it’s unlikely to fully replace engineers.
AI in Real Estate and Predictive Analysis
- Predicting Real Estate Prices: Possible but challenging due to unpredictable factors like COVID-19 and geopolitical events.
AI Security and Ethical Use
- AI Misuse: There’s concern about AI being used for nefarious purposes. Measures like filtering and evolution of AI defenses are discussed.
AI in the Workplace
- AI as a Tool: AI is seen as a tool that can automate tasks but not entire job roles.
- Future Jobs: New jobs will emerge focusing on vision, creativity, and directing AI efforts.
- AI Understanding: Engineers will still be needed to understand, explain, and improve AI models.
AI and Open Source
- Open Source Models: Companies are encouraged to use open source AI models for tasks, avoiding the need to build from scratch.
AI and Business
- AI Integration: AI is becoming a norm in business, similar to the digital transformation in the past.
- AI and Human Interaction: AI tools will need human oversight to ensure they are approachable and human-centric.
AI and Autonomous Vehicles
- Computer Vision: A major challenge for autonomous vehicles is developing reliable computer vision to understand the environment.
AI Engineering
- AI Engineering as a Career: A new field that will grow, requiring understanding of AI technology and data.
- AI Product Development: Building AI solutions involves more than just the model; it requires strategy, client understanding, and policy considerations.
Conclusion
- The panel concluded with a recognition of the evolving nature of AI and its integration into various fields, the need for human oversight, and the emergence of new job roles centered around AI technology.