In episode 74 of o11ycast, Liudmila Molkova unpacks the importance of semantic conventions in telemetry. The discussion highlights the challenge of agreeing on naming conventions, the role of working groups in maintaining these standards, and the potential for future integration with AI technologies. Liudmila underscores the importance of a shared, vendor-agnostic approach to telemetry, enabling smoother interoperability across platforms.

In this inaugural episode of Open Source Ready, Brian Douglas and John McBride embark on a technical and philosophical exploration of the current state of open-source AI. John shares his hands-on experience with building large-scale data pipelines and integrating AI to create meaningful insights for developers. The discussion revolves around the balance between innovation, data privacy, and the growing power of large tech companies in the AI space. They also touch on the open-source community's challenges, including licensing issues and the role of foundations in supporting AI projects.

In episode 22 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers speaks with Elijah Ben Izzy, CTO at Dagworks. Elijah emphasizes the importance of streaming in chatbot interactions, highlighting how partial, real-time responses can significantly enhance user engagement. The discussion covers Burr, which simplifies AI workflows through state machines, and explores its use in debugging and complex AI/ML systems. Elijah also shares his thoughts on the sustainability of AI's hype and its energy demands, offering a balanced view on the future of this rapidly evolving field.

In episode 13 of How It’s Tested, Eden is joined by QA expert Katja Obring. Together they discuss Katja’s 20-year career journey in the software testing and QA industry, her experiences across various companies, the evolution of testing practices, and her perspectives on current trends, including automation and AI. Lastly, Katja shares her thoughts on the future of software testing, the importance of critical thinking, and collaboration between developers and testers.

In episode 21 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Dr. Maia Hightower of Equality AI. Dr. Hightower dives into the transformative potential of generative AI in healthcare, discussing both its promise for underserved populations and the risks of algorithmic bias. Discover how responsible AI can drive health equity and the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping technology's role in medicine.

In episode 21 of Demuxed, Matt, Phil, and Steve give a lively preview of Demuxed 2024, diving into what attendees can expect at the upcoming conference. From the new venue in San Francisco to exciting talks on cost optimization and DRM, they share their thoughts on standout presentations and behind-the-scenes preparations. Whether you're attending or just curious, this episode is a must-listen for video tech enthusiasts.

In episode 43 of The Kubelist Podcast, Kate Goldenring shares her journey from Microsoft, where she contributed to Kubernetes edge computing and the development of Akri, to joining Fermyon to work on serverless WebAssembly. She dives deep into the technical details of Spin and SpinKube, Fermyon's open-source tools for running serverless WebAssembly applications on Kubernetes. The conversation explores the potential of WebAssembly for building efficient, event-driven applications, and discusses how this technology can lead to more sustainable cloud solutions.

In episode 12 of How It’s Tested, Eden Full Goh is joined by Daniel Johnson of Branch to explore the complexities of mobile deep linking and its critical role in the ever-evolving MarTech landscape. They cover real-world case studies from Spotify and Adobe, offering a deep look into how companies are leveraging Branch's technology to solve linking challenges. Tune in for insights into the future of mobile marketing.

In episode 73 of o11ycast, Jessica Kerr, Martin Thwaites, and Austin Parker speak with Animesh Koratana, founder and CEO of PlayerZero, about the future of observability with AI. Discover how PlayerZero leverages LLMs to democratize institutional knowledge, improve software quality, and make problem-solving more accessible to all engineers.

In episode 20 of Generationship, Rachel Chalmers is joined by Salma Mayorquin and Terry Rodriguez of Remyx AI. Together they unpack Remyx's mission to democratize machine learning by addressing common hurdles like data scarcity and resource limitations. The episode also highlights the critical balance between automation and human judgment, emphasizing the need for AI to handle repetitive tasks while humans focus on creativity and decision-making.