Tag: ai
How We Built a National AI Assistant for 12 Million Citizens
Building a national AI assistant for 12 million citizens broke most of the software playbook I'd spent years learning. Here are the 6 lessons that survived contact with real users.
Read MoreThe Rise and Rise of Forward Deployed Engineers
The Forward Deployed Engineer has gone from curiosity to one of the most talked-about titles in tech. Where it came from, what's actually new, and why it's good news for experienced engineers.
Read MoreThe Machine Minder
From printing presses to large language models - a reflection on how the role of the machine minder has evolved across generations, and how I've become my father.
Read MorePractical Applications of AI Agents for African Businesses - A Real-World Perspective
While the term "AI agent" has become something of a buzzword in recent times, understanding its practical applications can unlock significant value for African businesses.
Read MoreIs AI really the new electricity?
Andrew Ng famously said that AI is the new electricity. But what does that mean if you are a business or policy stakeholder in Africa? I discuss my understanding of this analogy at a deeper level.
Read MoreHow I Accidentally became an AI Engineer
Imagine being an AI Engineer and not knowing it! In this post, I share my my experience building LLM-based applications, and how I got here in the first place.
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