3 Takeaways from All Things AI: 80/20 Rule, Non-Deterministic Humans, and Why We're Still Early

Last week, I attended All Things AI in Durham, NC. The event was geared toward technical AI practitioners with workshops on Day 1 and standard conference talks on Day 2. A few takeaways from the conference are below for y'all! MLH AI Roadshow On Day 1, I helped Major League Hacking (MLH) run an AI Roadshow. We're hosting about one of these a month right now. Some are standalone events. Others have been at partner conferences. I think you'll see us again at All Things Open in the fall. At the AI Roadshow, we run ~6 practical, hands-on-keyboard activities. You walk up and use a ready-to-go laptop to learn a new skill or technique with AI. We typically have snacks, drinks, and networking throughout the events. If you want to keep an eye on the next stop, check out our Luma . The 80/20 Rule in Practice (Inspired by Justin Jeffress: Vibe Coding in Action ) I enjoyed Justin's whole talk, but he had a specific slide on the 80/20 rule that is still sticking with me. AI feels really good at get