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RS338: Balancing Your Use of AI with Aaron Francis


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Ever wonder what's happening behind the scenes when your dev team says they're "leveraging AI"? As a non-technical founder, you don't need to understand every line of code, but knowing how AI is actually being used in your business is becoming essential.

Today I'm sitting down with Aaron Francis, who pulls back the curtain on AI in development work. We'll explore the surprising differences between how veterans and newcomers in the field are using these tools, the common pitfalls teams fall into, and the unexpected ways AI is transforming how products get built. Whether you're trying to speak your developer's language or just want to ensure your company is using AI effectively, this conversation will give you the insights you need.

 

Highlights from this Episode:
  • Are junior developers utilizing AI too much?
  • Creating a balance between overusing AI and being a Luddite
  • How Aaron uses Claude for “discrete” tasks
  • Developers aren’t going away anytime soon
  • Balancing the use of AI without depending too much on it
  • Harnessing the power of AI for your business
  • AI tools are both calming and scary for founders
  • Aaron’s different uses for 01 Pro
  • What AI can do versus what AI should do and undeniably human tasks
  • Where to go to educate yourself about AI
  • The importance of testing and checking AI work
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    Resources and Links from this Episode:
    • Try Hard Studios: https://tryhardstudios.com/
    • Aaron Francis: https://x.com/aarondfrancis
    • Reforge: https://www.reforge.com/profiles/brian-balfour
    • SWYX: https://x.com/swyx
    • https://www.youtube.com/@JeffSu
    • https://www.youtube.com/@SkillLeapAI
    • https://www.youtube.com/@MATGpod
    • Find me on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/TheCraigHewitt
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