Artificial Developer Intelligence

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By: Shimin Zhang & Dan Lasky

The Artificial Developer Intelligence (ADI) podcast is a weekly talk show where hosts Dan Lasky and Shimin Zhang (two AI Filthy Casuals) discuss the latest news, tools, and techniques in AI enabled software development. The show's for the 99% of software engineers who need to ship features and not fine-tune large language models. We cut through the hype to find the tools and techniques that actually work for us, discuss the latest "LLM wars" and "vibe coding" trends with a healthy dose of skepticism and humor. We also discuss any AI papers that catch our eye, no math background required. ADI...

Claude Opus 4.5, Olmo 3, and a Paper on Diffusion + Auto Regression
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Today at 3:50 AM

In this episode of Artificial Developer Intelligence, hosts Shimin and Dan explore the latest advancements in AI models, including the release of Claude Opus 4.5 and Gemini 3. They discuss the implications of these models on software engineering, the rise of open-source models like Olmo 3, and the enhancements in the Claude Developer Platform. The conversation also delves into the challenges of relying on AI for coding tasks, the potential pitfalls of the AI bubble, and the future of written exams in the age of AI.

Takeaways

 Claude Opus 4.5 setting benchmarks, enhance usability and reduce token consumption.The introduction o...


It's Gemini 3 Week! And How to Persuade an LLM to Call You a Jerk
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Today at 3:04 AM

In this episode of Artificial Developer Intelligence, hosts Shimin and Dan explore the latest developments in AI, including Google's Gemini 3 model and its implications for software engineering. They discuss the rise of AI-driven cybersecurity threats, the concept of world models, and the evolving landscape of software development techniques. The conversation also delves into the ethical considerations of AI compliance and the challenges of running open weight models. Finally, they reflect on the current state of the AI bubble and its potential future.


Takeaways

The rent for running AI models is too high.The...


AI Benchmarks, Tech Radar, and Limits of Current LLM Artchitectures
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Today at 2:06 AM

In this episode of Artificial Developer Intelligence, hosts Shimin and Dan explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI, discussing recent news, benchmarking challenges, and the implications of AGI as a conspiracy theory. They delve into the latest techniques in AI development, ethical considerations, and the potential impact of AI on human intelligence. The conversation culminates in the latest advancements in LLM architectures, and the ongoing concerns surrounding the AI bubble. 

Takeaways

Benchmarking AI performance is fraught with challenges and potential biases.AGI is increasingly viewed as a conspiracy theory rather than a technical goal.New LLM a...