# 446: World's Best PB&J

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2023-03-30
- Length: 54m
- Episode: 446
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j
- Listen: https://embedded.fm/episodes/446

## Summary

Hosts Elecia White and Christopher White interview an AI language model, referred to as 'Christopher White' or ChatGPT, discussing its capabilities and limitations in embedded systems and software development. They explore the use of tools like Compiler Explorer (godbolt.org) and Google Colab for coding tasks, and discuss the complexities of using ArduPilot for drone projects. The conversation highlights the distinction between statistical language models and true artificial intelligence, noting issues with hallucination and lack of reasoning.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j#t=6) Introduction: Lightning Round with ChatGPT
- [6:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j#t=394) ChatGPT Capabilities and Limitations in Coding
- [14:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j#t=853) AI vs. Statistical Models and Hallucinations
- [23:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j#t=1439) Burnout and Industry Trends
- [31:09](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j#t=1869) Compiler Explorer and Function Pointers
- [37:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j#t=2238) Jupyter Notebooks and Google Colab
- [41:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-03-30-446-worlds-best-pb-j#t=2487) ArduPilot and Drone Calibration Challenges

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Founder wellbeing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/founder-wellbeing)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- ChatGPT (other)
- Compiler Explorer (tool)
- godbolt.org (other)
- Google Colab (tool)
- Colab (other)
- Jupyter Notebook (tool)
- ArduPilot (other)
- QGroundControl (other)
- Mission Planner (other)
- PX4 (other)
- STM32 (chip)
- PICs (chip)
- Flask (other)
- NumPy (other)
- Matplotlib (other)

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