Episode 200 - Four Years and Looking Forward

Mark Tucker and Allen Firstenberg celebrate 200 episodes and four years of Two Voice Devs! In this special episode, they reflect on the journey so far, the evolution of the AI landscape, and what excites them most about the future of development. Join them as they discuss: 00:00 Four years ago... 00:10 The evolution of large language models (LLMs) and how the landscape has shifted over the past year. 03:10 The emergence of new players in the AI model space and how Google, Microsoft, and Amazon are vying for dominance. 05:30 The growing trend of smaller and locally deployable models and the future of AI development. 08:00 The ongoing quest for seamless integration of conversational AI with web experiences. 10:30 The need for a convergence of traditional NLU concepts with modern AI approaches. 11:30 The pressing need for sustainability and responsible development in the AI space. 14:00 The importance of integrating AI tools with existing methods and workflows . 16:00 An open invitation for developers to join Mark and Allen as co-hosts and share their perspectives on AI development. 18:00 A reminder that learning is at the heart of the developer experience and the importance of community. 20:00 The highlights from their favorite episodes over the past four years. 23:00 The value of connection and friendship within the developer community. 26:09 Four years ago... Don't miss this milestone episode as Two Voice Devs look back and look forward!