Hardware Podcasts

Gremlins in the machine

The Amp Hour · 27 Mar 2023 · 1h 01m · Episode 625

What this episode covers

Hosts Chris Gammell and Dave Jones discuss the implications of AI on engineering careers, specifically questioning who will troubleshoot systems if everyone relies on prompt engineering. They analyze a high-paying 'prompt engineer' job listing from Anthropic and debate the future value of low-level skills like assembly and C. The conversation shifts to practical hardware topics, including the impact of Arm's pricing changes ahead of its IPO, the risks of buying counterfeit components on eBay, and the viability of using 3D printing services versus owning a printer like the Prusa Mini.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Anthropic, Arm, LCSC, DigiKey, Silicon Valley Bank, Qualcomm, MediaTek, Unisoc, NVIDIA, Masasan
Products
Prusa Mini
Chips
LM324, TL074, RISC-V
Tools
FreeCAD, Fusion 360, FreeRTOS, LVGL, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT

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