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Feeling intimidated by AI tooling? This is the perfect place to start. Join us for a deep dive into AI agent fundamentals with expert educator Hai Ngheim. We break down complex topics like context engineering, explaining why it's a more useful term than prompt engineering. Learn the key differences between an AI Agent and a workflow, and discover when to use each for maximum e...

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Open Source AI is key to a positive future for humanity, and Alignment Lab AI is building the tools to make it accessible to everyone. In a world where a few big tech companies control the most powerful "black box" AI models, concerns about data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and entrenched power are growing. This episode explores the alternative: a future of decentralized...

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Unlock the full potential of Claude Code! Most people are only using a fraction of its capabilities. In this Claude Code masterclass, AI coding experts Ray Fernando (former Apple engineer) and Eric Buess (Anthropic super fan) reveal the secrets to maximizing your productivity with one of the most powerful AI coding tools available. Learn how the pros are using Claude Code,...

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Unlock the secrets of secure AI development in this episode of Tool Use! We're joined by Craig McLuckie, the co-creator of Kubernetes and the Co-Founder and CEO of StackLok, to dive deep into the world of MCPs and the future of AI infrastructure. As AI agents and the MCPs become more widespread, ensuring the security and reliability of these systems is paramount. Craig...

Unlock the future of AI tools, context engineering, and practical AI development in this special Episode 50 of Tool Use! We celebrate one year of weekly conversations by bringing back two dozen of the brightest minds in the AI space to share their most valuable lessons and predictions. Dive deep into the evolution from prompt engineering to context engineering, and learn how to master large language models (LLMs) and AI agents for ...

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Unlock massive productivity with AI and learn to code faster than ever. In this episode, 3x exited founder Ryan Carson shares how he's building a one-person startup with AI. Ryan reveals his revolutionary three-part workflow for managing AI developers in Cursor, a system that has supercharged his output. We dive deep into the best AI tools for coding and productivity l...

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Unlock the secrets to scaling your business globally with powerful AI workflows that can slash costs by up to 80%. In this episode, we're joined by Olga Beregovaya, the VP of AI at Smartling, a world leader in AI-powered translation. Olga shares her 25 years of experience in language technology, from the origins of NLP to the omnipresent A.I. 2.0 era we live in today.

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David Cross reveals his step-by-step process for generating emotionally resonant AI content that avoids the uncanny valley. Discover the AI tools and strategies to build your own content factory, including using a custom GPT for scripts , ElevenLabs for realistic AI voice generation , and Midjourney for unique, hand-created style artwork. David breaks down his method for i...

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Explore the future of business efficiency with AI agents and cutting-edge DevSecOps strategies as Wolfram RavenWolf, AI Evangelist at EllaMind, joins us to demystify practical AI. Wolfram shares invaluable insights on integrating robust, fair, and effective AI systems into your organization. Learn why AI is humanity's most transformative technology, how to navigate com...

Master the art of building AI agents and powerful AI teammates with Diamond Bishop, Director of Engineering and AI at Datadog. In this deep dive, we explore crucial strategies for creating self-improving agent systems, from establishing robust evaluations (evals) and observability to designing effective human-in-the-loop escape hatches. Learn the secrets to building user trust, deciding between prompt engineering and fine-tuning, a...

Are your AI agents unreliable? In this guide, we reveal a professional system for AI evals to help you build and ship better AI products, faster. Learn how to systematically test LLM performance, evaluate complex tool use, and improve multi-turn conversations. We break down the exact process for building a high-quality eval dataset, using milestones and minefields to track agent behaviour, and how to properly use an LLM as a judge ...

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Unlock the secrets of better communication with AI! In this episode, we explore how to use AI for leadership development, enhance your communication skills, and improve user experience (UX) with AI tools. Innovator and author Ian Pilon (Cultivating Clarity) joins us to discuss the future of human-computer interaction beyond the simple chatbot. Learn how to lev...

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Unlock the power of your personal data with AI! This episode explores how AI can become your guardian angel for wellbeing, helping anticipate your needs by understanding your unique data. Michael Tiffany, CEO of Fulcra, joins us to discuss building trustworthy AI systems for sensitive human information, the importance of data sovereignty, and how platforms like Fu...

Unlock the secrets to world-class developer experience for AI agents! Discover how to build powerful, reliable AI agents with Ahmad Awais, founder and CEO of Lang Base, a serverless platform revolutionizing AI development. We dive deep into overcoming complex tooling and steep learning curves, exploring AI primitives, and the groundbreaking AI coding agent, Chai, which builds other AI agents for you. Learn about agentic RAG, memory...

Unlock the power of AI development and learn to build your own custom AI tools! In this episode, we dive deep into AI coding strategies with AI engineer Manuel Odendahl. Discover practical approaches to identify opportunities, leverage existing services like Cursor, Gemini, and Sonnet, and craft bespoke software solutions tailored precisely to your unique challenges. Whether you're a developer aiming to expand your toolkit or someo...

Unlock the reality of AI agents in production! While the AI agent gold rush is on, many businesses and developers struggle to move beyond expectation. This episode dives deep into the three fundamental challenges of AI agents: observability, reliability, and performance. Discover actionable strategies to overcome these hurdles and deploy your AI agent to production with confidence. Learn how to effectively communicate your needs to...

Unlock the secrets of AI music generation and learn how to turn a prompt into incredible songs! Discover groundbreaking AI tools that empower you to create incredible songs from simple text prompts. From Suno, to Udio, to Riffusion, we'll show you how AI is revolutionizing music creation, making it easier than ever to produce unique tracks. Generate Custom Songs For Any Occasion In Seconds – no musical experience needed! Dive i...

Is traditional AI Product Management becoming obsolete? Elina Lesyk, AI consultant and host of the AI Ketchup podcast, joins Tool Use to explore how AI is fundamentally reshaping the product management workflow. We dive into the necessary technical skills for AI PMs, whether AI prototyping tools like Bolt and V0 are replacing classic methods, essential AI UX design principles, and the core skills defining effective AI product leade...

Master AI education and boost AI literacy with insights from Dr. Stefania Druga, Google Gemini research scientist and creator of Cognimates. Explore how to use AI to learn about AI, effective strategies for teaching AI concepts to kids and adults, and the crucial role of hands-on tinkering. We discuss overcoming learning barriers, designing AI tools that augment creativity without stifling imagination (like smart toys vs. real-worl...