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May 2025

AI: Automation, Impact, Future (feat. Zac Engler)
Repetitive tasks are prime candidates for AI automation. AI can handle 75-90% of tasks in workflows. Geopolitical landscape is influenced by AI…
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Krish Palaniappan
Role of AI in Mental Health (feat. Dr. Sam Zand)
Psychedelic therapy, particularly with ketamine, is gaining traction in psychiatry. AI can augment mental health care by providing support between…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
AI Initiatives: Demand, Challenges and Architecture (feat. David Trier)
Enterprises have a pent-up demand for AI solutions. AI agents and Agentic AI serve different roles in AI systems. Guardrails are necessary for safe AI…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
Challenges and Implications of AI from a Software Development standpoint (feat. Jack Kennedy)
Whippy AI combines communication and automation for businesses. Apple's approach to AI may allow them to catch up quickly. AI is changing user…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
AI Tools and Measuring Developer Performance (feat. Jirka Bachel)
Developer performance is a blend of quantitative and qualitative factors. AI can evaluate developer performance differently than traditional metrics. AI…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
Introduction to Amazon Bedrock (feat. Ramya Ganesh)
Amazon Bedrock is a new foundational AI product from AWS. Bedrock offers a catalog of models for various applications.
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
Consistency, Commitment and Comfort Zones (feat. Ramya Ganesh) - a very human conversation in an increasingly AI world!
Micro actions taken consistently can lead to significant change. One out of every 60 individuals has a cognitive disability, highlighting the need for…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
AI Agent to AI Agent Interaction (feat. Jesse Flores)
AI is transforming web development and customer interactions. AI agents will soon outnumber humans on the internet. APIs will play a crucial role in AI…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan

April 2025

World Economy Summit 2025 (Semafor, Washington DC): Part 2
Tariffs significantly impact the automotive industry. AI and data ownership are critical for individual empowerment. Geopolitical tensions with China…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
World Economy Summit 2025 (Semafor, Washington DC): Part 1
AI can enhance operational efficiency in complex domains. The middle class is a primary focus of the current administration's policies. Consumer…
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
Tariffs - what are they, who pays them, and does it affect me?
Purpose of tariffs includes protecting domestic industries and generating revenue. Understanding tariffs is crucial for navigating international trade.
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Krish Palaniappan
Navigating Your Career in the Age of AI (feat. Alagappan Veerappan)
AI is transforming both professional and personal landscapes. Human intellect remains crucial in problem-solving despite AI advancements. AI tools are…
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Krish Palaniappan
Challenges associated with Data Privacy, Interoperability, Security (feat. Michael Brown)
Enterprises face interoperability challenges with legacy systems. LLMs trained on public data pose unique privacy issues.
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Krish Palaniappan
"Film" secrets about remote work (feat. Steven Puri)
Remote work techniques from the film industry can apply to tech. Creativity often strikes when you're not focused on it.
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Krish Palaniappan
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Varun Palaniappan
Measuring Productivity: The Remote Work Challenge (feat. Valentina Thörner)
Change in work dynamics, especially with AI, is challenging and slow to adopt. Companies are automating jobs while demanding human interaction.
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Krish Palaniappan

March 2025

Understanding Earnings Trades: Risks, Volatility, and Educational Resources
Market reactions to earnings reports can be unpredictable. Analysts' expectations play a crucial role in stock performance post-earnings.
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Krish Palaniappan
Using AWS Certificate Manager to provision SSL Certificates
Snowpal Podcast: SSL certificate management is crucial for API functionality. Understanding the certificate chain is essential for CloudFront.
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Krish Palaniappan
Deploying AWS SAM Applications to API Gateway
Snowpal Podcast: Deploying an API gateway requires careful management of usage reporting. CloudFront may reject certificates that are otherwise valid.
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Krish Palaniappan
Exploring Ruby Code with AI Tools: DeepSeek, ChatGPT, CoPilot, Gemini
Snowpal Podcast: DeepSeek provides insights on code strengths and areas for improvement. ChatGPT offers a different perspective, including code…
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Krish Palaniappan
AI Explorer Series (Part 3: Anthropic, Hugging Face, Cohere)
Snowpal Podcast: Amazon Bedrock is a foundational AI product with numerous models. Choosing the right model is essential to avoid setbacks in…
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Krish Palaniappan
AI Explorer Series (Part 2: AWI AI Products)
Snowpal Podcast: AWS offers a wide range of AI products for various applications. Healthcare data management solutions are tailored for HIPAA…
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Krish Palaniappan
AI Explorer Series (Part 1: AWI AI Products)
Snowpal Podcast: AWS offers a wide range of AI products. SageMaker is key for building and deploying models. Amazon Q can help index and interact.
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Krish Palaniappan
Building a Mobile App: Part 2 (Components, Local Storage)
Snowpal Podcast: Local storage is crucial for certain data types. Iterative development is key to successful app launches.
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Krish Palaniappan
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