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Free Form AI is a builder-led podcast that explores the ever changing landscape of machine learning and artificial intelligence. We pressure-test ideas live and uncover what matters before it’s obvious, covering topics ranging from cutting-edge implementations to the philosophies of product development. Whether you're an engineer, researcher, or enthusiast, join us for practical takeaways to navigate the ever-changing world of AI.
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S1E39 Research Spikes: Starting Simple to Drive Success (E.39)
Most AI systems fail before they scale because teams build the “final architecture” too early. Research spikes exist to expose what you don’t understand, not to prove you’re right. The fastest path…
S1E38 Controlling the Chaos: Creating Reliable LLM-Based Applications (E.38)
LLMs don’t fail loudly, they drift into undefined behavior and take your system with them. The only way to build stable AI systems is to enforce contracts at every boundary, especially when dealing…
S1E37 Builders vs. Posers: How to Provide Real Value (E. 37)
AI has made it easier than ever to build fast, but also easier to fake progress. In this episode, we break down the difference between people who optimize for real value versus those who optimize for…
S1E36 Automating Execution: What skills still matter? (E. 36)
AI coding agents can generate code faster than ever, but they also introduce new risks that most teams don’t understand yet. In this episode, we break down how software development is shifting from…
S35 AI in the Legal Industry: What Jobs are Safe (E. 35)
The conversation delves into the use of AI in the legal industry, focusing on the Succession platform and its approach to will creation. It explores the collaboration between technical and…
S34 Evaluating AI: Best Practices for Stable AI (E. 34)
The conversation delves into the importance of data science in AI, the challenges with existing evaluation frameworks, the significance of looking at data, types of tests and prioritization, the…
S1E33 Scaling Systems: How to Avoid Catastrophe (E. 33)
The conversation covers topics related to software development, testing, and team culture. It emphasizes the importance of system-driven solutions, effective testing strategies, and fostering a…
S32 Philosophy of Stupid Work: How to Enjoy it (E. 32)
The conversation delves into the philosophy of collaboration, the absurdity of technical work, the ethical imperative of mentorship, the role of a technical role model, and embracing the absurdity of…
S31 Career Strategies: Emergent vs. Deliberate (E. 31)
The conversation delves into the concepts of hygiene vs. motivation factors in the workplace and explores the methods of creating motivation within a team. It also touches on the role of a manager in…
S30 Personal Finance: Advice from Dr. Adam Link (E. 30)
The conversation delves into the scale of finance and the concept of 'enough' in relation to wealth. It explores the value of money, safe withdrawal rates, financial mistakes, and the transition to…
S29 Agentic Systems: Architectures at Microsoft (E. 29)
The conversation delves into Victor Dibia's career journey, global experiences, transition to a PhD, and strategic career planning. It also explores his focus on AI tooling and frameworks, as well as…
Knowledge Transfer: How to Help Others (E. 28)
The conversation delves into the importance of knowledge transfer within an organization, highlighting the benefits of a collaborative culture, the value of building replacements, and the…
Diverse Hiring for AI Skills (E.27)
The conversation covers the topics of diversifying vs. focusing, structuring your day for productivity, the evolution of AI training, AI leadership training, building community and support, and…
Systematic Creativity: TRIZ, Knowledge Graphs and AI-Driven Innovation (E.26)
What happens when creativity is treated not as intuition, but as a system that can be studied and scaled?In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben sit down with Nicolas Douard, Lead Data…
Inside the Codebase: Reviews, Testing and the Hidden Mechanics of Good Software (E.25)
Ever wondered what senior engineers actually talk about behind closed doors?In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben open up the conversations developers usually only hear behind closed…
Beyond Intelligence: GPT-5, Explainability and the Ethics of AI Reasoning (E.24)
What happens when AI stops generating answers and starts deciding what’s true?In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael Berk and Ben Wilson dive into GPT-5’s growing role as an interpreter of…
The Cost of Complexity: Why Simplicity Wins in Software Development (E.23)
How to fight complexity creep and build software that stays simple, even as it grows.Every engineer knows the struggle: a simple system slowly buried under complexity.In this episode of Free Form AI,…
Competence, Trust and Ethical Client Engagement: Applying Military Strategies to Consulting (E.22)
In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben draw surprising parallels between military strategy and consulting practice. They break down how principles like competence, trust-building and…
Knowledge Sharing, Culture and the Future of Cloud + AI (E.21)
Passion for the product, not compensation, is what keeps the best engineers engaged.In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben sit down with Aleksandr Patrushev, Head of DevRel at Nebius, to…
Solution Accelerators: Balancing Production Software and Durability in AI Development (E.20)
Behind every robust AI system is a solution accelerator that makes complex development smarter.In this episode of Free Form AI, Michael and Ben dive into the role of solution accelerators in bridging…
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