First Code, Then AGI Software’s Event Horizon with Poolside Founders Jason Warner & Eiso Kant
AI Summary
In this episode of Chain of Thought, host Conor Bronsdon interviews Jason Warner (CEO) and Eiso Kant (CTO), co-founders of Poolside, a company focused on building AI specifically for software development. They explain their vision of pursuing Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) through unique methodologies combining reinforcement learning and code execution feedback. Warner discusses the shift from general-purpose models to specialized systems that aim to better serve developers by handling increasingly complex software tasks. Both co-founders delve into the challenges and misconceptions in the AI landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding real-world applications of AI in high-stakes environments such as banking and healthcare. They highlight the transformational potential of AI to enhance productivity in software development while addressing concerns about data privacy and security in enterprise contexts.