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Hard SoftwareHoliday Hot Takes: The AI Hype Cycle and Pragmatism for 2025In this special holiday episode, bem cofounders Antonio Bustamante and Upal Saha deliver their sharpest takes and funniest moments yet. From Santa hat fashion failures to existential breakfast musings, they tackle everything from the evolution of agents to why AI SDRs might be the worst trend in tech. They also share their hopes for a more pragmatic 2025, reflecting on the lessons learned from the current AI hype cycle. Tune in for laughs, insights, and a little holiday cheer! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access...2024-12-1644 min
Hard SoftwareWhen AI hits the wall, with Viraj Mehta, Cofounder of TensorZeroIn this episode of Hard Software, Upal Saha, co-founder & CTO of bem, dives deep into the unvarnished truths of AI development with Viraj Mehta, co-founder of TensorZero. From navigating the messy realities of deploying LLMs in production to the limits of scaling laws, Viraj unpacks the hard-earned lessons of building robust, resilient AI systems.We explore why magic solutions are a trap, the fallacy of chasing perfection, and how engineering principles from nuclear fusion and control systems can redefine AI development. Viraj also shares insights on creating systems that thrive in real-world chaos, the untapped potential of...2024-11-191h 01