The State of Developer Education Art, AI, and Developer Advocacy with Kirk Kaiser
Dec 14, 2023
Guest Kirk Kaiser explores the intersections of art, coding, and AI. They discuss coding as art and the interdisciplinary tech and creative studies program. They delve into the shift in tech culture and the speaker's experience building video editing tools with AI. They explore the implications of generative AI, discuss the speaker's journey into technology, and share projects involving bird object recognition and self-driving skateboard ramp. The guest also talks about their admiration for artist Daito Manabe and ends with a sponsor segment by Major League Hacking.
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Tech Perception Gap Among Teens
- Many teens see computer science as only a path to jobs, not as a cool or creative pursuit.
- This perception made Kirk realize software development needed to be communicated differently to engage diverse learners.
Art as Play and Freedom
- Art is seen not on a pedestal but as an experience of play and joy.
- Kirk values art for its ability to offer fun and freedom in a competitive, optimized world.
Early AI in Music Videos
- Kirk was the first engineer at Triller in 2015, where machine learning generated music videos.
- This early use of ML in video and audio inspired his current AI tooling explorations.