AI Chronicles - S1E01 - Stephen Bartlett

Our inaugural guest is Stephen Bartlett who is an accomplished technologist, CTO at the interior designer tool Programa, and founder of Precise - a product used by consultancies to showcase the profiles of their team members Stephen was an early adopter of AI. Shortly after its release in 2020, he incorporated GPT-3 into Precise. By incorporating this capability, he helped solve the “blank page” problem consultants faced when needing to write text to describe their skills and experience. For some of us it is hard to remember, but before ChatGPT came along, it was still a novel concept to have AI generate human-like text on demand. As Programa's CTO, Stephen leads his team in utilising cutting-edge AI tools to streamline software development and enhance their product's value. For instance, they use GitHub Copilot for AI-assisted coding and Midjourney to generate design concepts and marketing materials. The team also explores open-source alternatives like Stable Diffusion for image generation, while leveraging ChatGPT for document creation and general assistance. By embracing these technologies, Stephen is fostering an innovative environment that not only improves the efficiency of their software development process but also enhances Programa's workflow tool for interior designers and architects. Stephen's positive approach to AI emphasises education and awareness. He invests in his team to ensure they understand available tools and their applications, reflecting his proactive stance on the integration of AI into daily workflow. Where to find and connect with Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srbartlett/ Preceise (https://precise.io/) - Precise : Profiles and Portfolios for consulting teams Programa (https://programa.design/) - Programa : Workflow tool for interior designers & architects Tools mentioned during the conversation: GitHub Copilot (https://github.com/features/copilot) - AI-powered code completion tool Rewind AI (https://www.rewind.ai/) - Productivity tool for recording and indexing computer activity Midjourney (https://www.midjourney.com/) - AI image generation tool Stable Diffusion (https://stability.ai/stable-diffusion) - Open-source AI image generation tool ChatGPT (https://chat.openai.com/) - AI language model for document creation and general assistance Raycast (https://www.raycast.com/) - AI-enhanced spotlight tool for Mac Superwhisper (https://www.superwhisper.com/) - Voice-to-text dictation tool Linear (https://linear.app/) - Product management tool Timestamps 00:14 Introduction of Stephen Bartlett 02:02 Early adoption of GPT-3 into the Precise 05:23 Discussion on paid vs free AI tools 05:53 Use of Midjourney and importance of open-source alternatives 07:59 Introduction to Rewind AI productivity tool 10:30 Explanation of GitHub Copilot for coding 13:08 Impact of AI tools on team dynamics in software development 16:06 Use of ChatGPT for document creation and assistance 18:00 Overview of Programa, workflow tool for interior designers 20:19 Current capabilities of AI in design and image generation 22:26 Challenges in integrating AI tools into user workflows 23:39 Importance of education in preparing for AI in the workplace 26:28 Discussion on human aspects of work AI can't replace 30:31 Recommendations for additional AI tools 31:53 Conclusion and wrap-up