AI and the Tech Layoff Wave
We delve deep into the turbulent waves hitting the tech job market, sparked by the increasing adoption of AI and recent layoffs across the tech sector. From the sweeping layoffs at cybersecurity firms like Malwarebytes, Fortinet, Rapid7, and SecureWorks, to the reduction of Duolingo's contractor workforce, we explore the implications of these industry shifts. We ponder the future of work in the age of AI, discussing concerns, insights, and the broader impact on tech professionals.
Matt's Local LLM Project
We'll take a closer look at Matt's latest project: a locally running Language Model that’s making waves by being accessible remotely, comparable in performance to ChatGPT-4 in simple coding tests, and directly integrated into VS Code. This innovation could signify a new direction for developers, offering a glimpse into the future of coding and AI-assisted development.
Watch & Listen
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@TheDigitalAscent
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Hosts & Credits
- Hosts: Shaun, Matt, Brent
- Technical Design / Production: Brent
Sources
- Stable Diffusion Public Release — Stability AI
- LM Studio - Discover, download, and run local LLMs
- Jan — Integrations (including Continue for VS Code)
- Using with open/local models — gpt-engineer 0.1.0 documentation
- GitHub - Pythagora-io/gpt-pilot: Dev tool that writes scalable apps from scratch while the developer oversees the implementation
- A Prepper’s Guide To AI - How To Securely Store Humanity’s Knowledge
- AI image upscaler
- MITRE ATT&CK®
- Cyber Kill Chain® | Lockheed Martin
- Information Security Analysts : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
- Computer and Information Technology Occupations : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)