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A feat of strength MVP for AI Apps

A minimum viable product (MVP) is a version of a product with just enough features to be usable by early customers, who can then provide feedback for future product development.

Today I want to focus on what that looks like for shipping AI applications. To do that, we only need to understand 4 things.

  1. What does 80% actually mean?

  2. What segments can we serve well?

  3. Can we double down?

  4. Can we educate the user about the segments we don’t serve well?

The Pareto principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, still applies but in a different way than you might think.

Kojima's Philosophy in LLMs: From Sticks to Ropes

Hideo Kojima's unique perspective on game design, emphasizing empowerment over guidance, offers a striking parallel to the evolving world of Large Language Models (LLMs). Kojima advocates for giving players a rope, not a stick, signifying support that encourages exploration and personal growth. This concept, when applied to LLMs, raises a critical question: Are we merely using these models as tools for straightforward tasks, or are we empowering users to think critically and creatively?

Good LLM Observability is just plain observability

In this post, I aim to demystify the concept of LLM observability. I'll illustrate how everyday tools employed in system monitoring and debugging can be effectively harnessed to enhance AI agents. Using Open Telemetry, we'll delve into creating comprehensive telemetry for intricate agent actions, spanning from question answering to autonomous decision-making.

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What is Open Telemetry?

Essentially, Open Telemetry comprises a suite of APIs, tools, and SDKs that facilitate the creation, collection, and exportation of telemetry data (such as metrics, logs, and traces). This data is crucial for analyzing and understanding the performance and behavior of software applications.