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AI moves fast. We move faster. This is the podcast from the Spej team — a crew of founders, engineers, and operators who deploy enterprise AI for a living. We break down what's working, what's hype, and what business leaders actually need to know. Hot takes on industry news, behind-the-scenes stories from real AI projects, and conversations with the people navigating AI adoption at their companies. No jargon. No boring keynote energy. Just real conversations from people who do the work.

  1. Aug 30

    Why AI Giants are Nervous.

    Welcome! Thanks for checking out the Prompt First, Ask Later Podcast. Hosts: Ken Peel, Sagar Pandya, Sean Blair & Joseph Kim. The Spej team delve into the emergence of open weight models in the AI industry, the understanding of these models, security concerns, cost and practicality of AI models, and the impact of data, bias, and resilience in the AI landscape. The conversation delves into the complexities of AI tool selection and adoption, emphasizing the considerations of data access, company values, and cost optimization. It transitions to the growing adoption of open weight models and the impact on corporate financial statements. The discussion then explores the significance of harnesses and interface accessibility in AI tools, followed by a deep dive into observability and traceability in AI, highlighting the need for visibility and accountability in AI usage. Takeaways Open weight models offer more variety and options for AI tools.Concerns about data trust and regulatory oversight are emerging in the AI industry. AI Tool SelectionObservability and TraceabilityPersonal vs. Enterprise AI Usage Chapters 00:00 The Rise of Open Weight Models02:52 Understanding Open Weight Models07:13 Security Concerns and Self-Interest10:55 Cost and Practicality of AI Models17:00 Data, Bias, and Resilience34:10 AI Tool Selection and Adoption36:16 Transition to Open Weight Models38:50 Harnesses and Interface Accessibility55:30 Observability and Traceability in AI

  2. Jul 19

    How AI Has Affected Pop Culture

    Welcome! Thanks for checking out the Prompt First, Ask Later Podcast. Hosts: Ken Peel, Sagar Pandya & Jodeph Kim. Ken, Sagar and Joseph delve into the emergence of AI in pop culture, AI's impact on fantasy baseball, Tesla's autopilot and AI reasoning, and the portrayal of AI in movies such as Lost in Space, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture. The discussion highlights the intersection of AI and human experience in various contexts, from sports to entertainment. The conversation delves into the philosophical themes explored in movies, the evolution of AI in movies, the impact of AI on society, the apocalyptic nature of AI, the age of Jarvis vs. the age of Ultron, the uncertainty of AI implementation, and embracing AI with confidence. Takeaways AI's influence in pop culture and everyday lifeThe evolving representation of AI in movies and its reflection of real-world AI advancements Exploring philosophical themes in moviesThe impact of AI on society Chapters 00:00 The Emergence of AI in Pop Culture03:00 AI in Fantasy Baseball08:01 Tesla's Autopilot and AI Reasoning11:01 AI in Movies: Lost in Space and 2001: A Space Odyssey19:04 Star Trek: The Motion Picture and AI Representation27:09 Exploring Philosophical Themes in Movies28:06 The Evolution of AI in Movies29:05 The Impact of AI on Society30:36 The Apocalyptic Nature of AI53:10 The Age of Jarvis vs. The Age of Ultron55:14 The Uncertainty of AI Implementation57:18 Embracing AI with Confidence

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AI moves fast. We move faster. This is the podcast from the Spej team — a crew of founders, engineers, and operators who deploy enterprise AI for a living. We break down what's working, what's hype, and what business leaders actually need to know. Hot takes on industry news, behind-the-scenes stories from real AI projects, and conversations with the people navigating AI adoption at their companies. No jargon. No boring keynote energy. Just real conversations from people who do the work.