Exploring AI in Development: Tools, Privacy, and Local Hosting Insights

The Headway development team dives into various aspects of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in development. Discussion topics range from using AI tools such as ChatGPT in browsers and code editors (including VS Code and Vim), to addressing privacy and security concerns surrounding AI. They explore options for running large language models (LLMs) locally to mitigate privacy issues and highlight Headway's internal developments in the AI space. The conversation also touches on consumer-facing AI tools, troubleshooting development issues with AI assistance, and the potential of hosting AI models locally for development purposes, showcasing Elixir's potency in the ML ecosystem through projects like Medicode and tools such as Live Book.

01:13 Exploring AI Tools and ChatGPT Experiences

08:27 AI in Code Editors: Enhancing Developer Productivity

23:13 The Future of AI in Troubleshooting and Development

33:10 Local Hosting of LLMs and Elixir's Role in AI

41:41 Wrapping Up: AI Innovations and Future Directions

Even-Keeled is a podcast by Headway, a digital product agency.

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Even-Keeled is a podcast about building software in the age of AI. From design systems and agentic workflows to vibe-coded apps and more, the development leadership team at Headway shares what's working, what's not, and what they're learning on real client projects. No hype. Just how the work gets done. New episodes monthly.

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