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AI, ML & Data Engineering

Being a Responsible Developer in the Age of AI Hype

Justin Sheehy emphasizes that AI is code, not magic, and warns against inflated claims about AI capabilities. He urges developers to approach AI with healthy skepticism, seeking verifiable evidence and focusing on ethical practices, including addressing bias, privacy, and data integrity. Clear communication about AI’s limitations and accountable use are essential to prevent hype and misuse.

Justin Sheehy
on Nov 06, 2024
Culture & Methods

Using Generative AI in Software Project Management to Bridge Domains and Accelerate Productivity

Gen AI Assistants play to the strengths of professionals with a breadth of experience, particularly software developers who can describe what they want the LLM to complete and critically evaluate the result. These tools enable us to swiftly cross divides of domain language and scale large repetitive tasks down to interesting ones on a human scale.

Ken Judy
on Jun 19, 2024
AI, ML & Data Engineering

InfoQ AI, ML, and Data Engineering Trends Report - September 2023

In this annual report, the InfoQ editors discuss the current state of AI, ML, and data engineering and what emerging trends you as a software engineer, architect, or data scientist should watch. We curate our discussions into a technology adoption curve with supporting commentary to help you understand how things are evolving.

Roland Meertens Srini Penchikala Sherin Thomas Daniel Dominguez Anthony Alford
on Sep 06, 2023
Development

InfoQ Software Trends Report: Major Trends in 2022 and What to Watch for in 2023

2022 was another year of significant technological innovations and trends in the software industry and communities. The InfoQ podcast co-hosts met last month to discuss the major trends from 2022, and what to watch for in 2023. This article is a summary of the 2022 software trends podcast.

Daniel Bryant Wesley Reisz Thomas Betts Shane Hastie Srini Penchikala
on Jan 13, 2023
Culture & Methods

InfoQ Culture & Methods Trends Report - March 2022

The culture and methods trends report for 2022 shows that organizations, teams, and individuals face challenges on multiple fronts. Tackling hybrid work, the impact of the great resignation, wellness, diversity, and inclusion are topics that leaders need to address head-on to build creative and collaborative cultures

Shane Hastie Sandy Mamoli Douglas Talbot Ben Linders Craig Smith Rafiq Gemmail Shaaron A Alvares
on Mar 31, 2022
Culture & Methods

DEI Is Rooted in Justice: Stop Making it about Profit

Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices exist for the betterment of every single person within a company from the ground floor to the glass ceilings. Don't build a case for diversity, equity, and inclusion. You are an establishment that depends on other humans to operate your business and bring success. Their sense of belonging, inclusion, and psychological safety is your direct responsibility.

Chanita Simms-Christmas
on Jul 16, 2021
Culture & Methods

Ethical Decisions in a Wicked World: the Role of Technologists, Entrepreneurs, and Organizations

Wherever role you are playing - consumer, employee, entrepreneur, manager - the purpose of a business is to serve society. Organizations need to seek win-win solutions, consider sustainability and ethics in all phases, and learn how to scan and deal with unintended consequences of each intervention. This article brings concepts and ideas to spark initial action for wicked problems using ethics.

Claudia Melo
on May 24, 2021
Culture & Methods

Culture & Methods Trends Report March 2021

The most significant impact on culture and methods in 2021 is the disruption caused by COVID-19. We look at what's needed for good remote and the impact of bad remote, how management practices are evolving, and the importance of people skills for technologists. Paying attention to ethical issues, diversity and inclusion, tech for good, employee experience and psychological safety are important.

Shane Hastie Ben Linders Shaaron A Alvares Douglas Talbot Craig Smith Rafiq Gemmail
on Mar 05, 2021
AI, ML & Data Engineering

The Road to Artificial Intelligence: a Tale of Two Advertising Approaches

Artificial Intelligence startups received a record $26.6bn in funding last year, yet a litany of stakeholders continue to demonstrate a lack understanding and education around the discipline. It is critical that entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, and consumers all remain vigilant in properly assessing advertising claims as relates to powerful, constantly-evolving technology.

Lloyd Danzig
on May 11, 2020
Architecture & Design

Software Architecture and Design InfoQ Trends Report—April 2020

An overview of how the InfoQ editorial team sees the Software Architecture and Design topic evolving in 2020, with a focus on fundamental architectural patterns, framework usage, and design skills.

Thomas Betts Charles Humble Daniel Bryant Jan Stenberg
on Apr 28, 2020
Culture & Methods

Software Teams and Teamwork Trends Report Q1 2020

The Culture & Methods editors team present their take on the topics that are at the front of the technology adoption curve: how to make teams and teamwork more effective, in person or remote, some new tools and techniques, some ideas that have been around for a while and are starting to gain traction, the push for professionalism, ethical behavior and being socially and environmentally aware.

Ben Linders Douglas Talbot Evan Leybourn Craig Smith Shaaron A Alvares Rafiq Gemmail Shane Hastie
on Mar 31, 2020
AI, ML & Data Engineering

The Road to Artificial Intelligence: An Ethical Minefield

Increasingly-rapid developments in the field of AI have offered society profound benefits, but have also produced complex ethical dilemmas. Many of the most nefarious issues are often overlooked, even in the engineering community. There also exists the meta-ethical question of who ought to be the ones making decisions concerning the encoding of values into autonomous systems.

Lloyd Danzig
on Jan 26, 2020