This podcast episode explores the emergence of the AI Engineer role and its evolving landscape in the field of AI engineering. It discusses the skills and responsibilities of AI Engineers, as well as the differences between AI Engineers and ML Engineers. The episode also emphasizes the importance of collaboration between different roles in an AI product team and the need for both AI engineers and ML engineers. Additionally, it touches on the controversy surrounding the title of AI Engineer and the upcoming World Fair event. The episode highlights the success of vertical startups and the significance of vertical products in various industries. It also discusses the importance of considering specialized tools and technologies to enhance productivity. The podcast concludes by discussing trends in the AI industry and the decreasing cost and increasing capabilities of AI models.
