In this interview, Gergely Orosz interviews Janvi Kalra, a software engineer turned AI engineer, about her experiences and insights in the AI field. Janvi discusses her journey, including internships at Google and Microsoft, her transition to AI engineering at Coda, and her current work at OpenAI focusing on AI safety. She shares her mental model for evaluating startups, the importance of due diligence, and resources for learning AI. The conversation covers the evolving landscape of AI engineering, the impact of AI on software engineering roles, and advice for new graduates entering the field. Janvi emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, building solutions to known model limitations, and adapting to the rapid changes in the AI industry.
