Kabir's Tech Dives

Kabir
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Kabir's Tech Dives

I'm always fascinated by new technology, especially AI. One of my biggest regrets is not taking AI electives during my undergraduate years. Now, with consumer-grade AI everywhere, I’m constantly discovering compelling use cases far beyond typical ChatGPT sessions. As a tech founder for over 22 years, focused on niche markets, and the author of several books on web programming, Linux security, and performance, I’ve experienced the good, bad, and ugly of technology from Silicon Valley to Asia. In this podcast, I share what excites me about the future of tech, from everyday automation to product and service development, helping to make life more efficient and productive. Please give it a listen!

  1. First Principles Thinking for Tech Founders

    22 HR. AGO

    First Principles Thinking for Tech Founders

    This episoide explains first principles thinking, a problem-solving method that breaks down complex issues into fundamental truths to create innovative solutions. It highlights the importance of this approach for tech founders, showcasing how it allows them to develop unique products and reduce costs. The text outlines key steps to apply this method, including defining, deconstructing, and challenging assumptions before reconstructing solutions. Finally, it provides real-world examples from v...

    13 min
  2. Start 2025 with a Family Password: Protecting Loved Ones from AI Scams

    2 DAYS AGO

    Start 2025 with a Family Password: Protecting Loved Ones from AI Scams

    This public service announcement advocates for using a secret family password to protect against sophisticated AI-powered scams. These scams utilize deepfakes and voice cloning to impersonate family members, often creating urgent situations to pressure victims. The announcement details how to create, implement, and utilize a secure family password, emphasizing its role in verifying the authenticity of unexpected communications. It also provides advice on staying vigilant online and reporting ...

    10 min

  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    Top 10 Emerging Technologies of 2024

    The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with Frontiers, published a flagship report identifying the top ten emerging technologies of 2024. These technologies, selected through a rigorous methodology involving expert surveys and AI-assisted trend analysis, focus on improving global connectivity, addressing climate change, and driving innovation across various sectors. The report details each technology, exploring its potential impact, challenges, and necessary steps for successful implement...

    12 min
  4. The Breachies 2024: Year's Worst Data Breaches

    5 DAYS AGO

    The Breachies 2024: Year's Worst Data Breaches

    The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) published an article highlighting the "Breachies 2024," a tongue-in-cheek awards ceremony recognizing the year's most significant data breaches. The article details numerous incidents, ranging from the exposure of millions of medical records to the compromise of social media user data. Each breach is categorized with a satirical award name, illustrating the various ways companies mishandle personal information. The EFF emphasizes the need for stronger ...

    17 min
  5. Building Enduring Greatness: Lessons from *Beyond Entrepreneurship*

    6 DAYS AGO

    Building Enduring Greatness: Lessons from *Beyond Entrepreneurship*

    This episode focuses on key lessons from Jim Collins' Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0, focusing on building enduringly great companies. Core concepts highlighted include the Vision Framework (defining core purpose and values), Level 5 Leadership (humility and resolve), and the Flywheel Effect (building momentum through consistent effort). The article also stresses the importance of selecting the right people, confronting reality while maintaining optimism, and balancing core preservation with pro...

    21 min
  6. Building Effective LLMs Agents The Anthropic Way

    6 DAYS AGO

    Building Effective LLMs Agents The Anthropic Way

    This episode focuses on an Anthropic's article that discusses building effective large language model (LLM) agents. It contrasts workflows (predefined LLM processes) with agents (LLMs dynamically controlling their actions and tool use). The article details workflow patterns like prompt chaining, routing, and parallelization and explains when to employ each. Finally, it emphasizes building simple, transparent agents with well-documented tool interfaces, advocating for starting with basic compo...

    12 min
  7. Light Speed Computing: The Future of AI

    12/26/2024

    Light Speed Computing: The Future of AI

    Moore's Law, doubling transistors on microchips every two years, is reaching its physical limits. Light Matter, a company pioneering photonics, is developing chips that use light instead of electricity for computation and data transmission. This photonics technology offers significantly faster speeds and lower energy consumption, potentially enabling artificial general intelligence (AGI). The company's products, Passage and Vise, significantly advance chip interconnectivity, overcoming curren...

    15 min
  8. The End of SaaS: AI Agents and the Future of Software

    12/25/2024

    The End of SaaS: AI Agents and the Future of Software

    Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella predicts the demise of traditional SaaS applications, arguing that AI agents will directly interact with databases, eliminating the need for separate user interfaces. This shift necessitates a reimagining of software development, focusing on AI-native architectures, robust data infrastructure, and agent-driven workflows. Startups must adapt by developing AI agents, enhancing data layers, and focusing on user experience simplification to thrive in this new "agent er...

    12 min
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I'm always fascinated by new technology, especially AI. One of my biggest regrets is not taking AI electives during my undergraduate years. Now, with consumer-grade AI everywhere, I’m constantly discovering compelling use cases far beyond typical ChatGPT sessions. As a tech founder for over 22 years, focused on niche markets, and the author of several books on web programming, Linux security, and performance, I’ve experienced the good, bad, and ugly of technology from Silicon Valley to Asia. In this podcast, I share what excites me about the future of tech, from everyday automation to product and service development, helping to make life more efficient and productive. Please give it a listen!

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  • Creator
    Kabir
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    126
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