# Gremlins in the machine

- Show: [The Amp Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour)
- Published: 2023-03-27
- Length: 1h 01m
- Episode: 625
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine
- Listen: https://theamphour.com/625-gremlins-in-the-machine/

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine#t=0) Introduction and SVB Fallout
- [11:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine#t=700) The Anthropic Prompt Engineer Job
- [17:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine#t=1020) AI, Troubleshooting, and Education
- [24:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine#t=1474) Chris Gammell's Learning Plan
- [38:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine#t=2339) Counterfeit Chips and eBay Risks
- [44:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine#t=2675) Arm's IPO and Pricing Strategy
- [50:51](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2023-03-27-gremlins-in-the-machine#t=3051) 3D Printing: Services vs. Ownership

## Topics

- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Chips, FPGAs & semiconductors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/chips-and-fpgas)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Anthropic (company)
- Arm (company)
- Prusa Mini (product)
- FreeCAD (tool)
- Fusion 360 (tool)
- LCSC (company)
- DigiKey (company)
- LM324 (chip)
- TL074 (chip)
- RISC-V (chip)
- Silicon Valley Bank (company)
- Qualcomm (company)
- MediaTek (company)
- Unisoc (company)
- NVIDIA (company)
- Masasan (company)
- FreeRTOS (tool)
- LVGL (tool)
- GitHub Copilot (tool)
- ChatGPT (tool)

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- [177: Boba Fett Fell Down](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2016-11-22-177-boba-fett-fell-down) (Embedded.fm)
- [125. Prompt Engineering: Latest Meme or The Next Big Thing?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-next-byte-podcast/2023-06-06-125-prompt-engineering-latest-meme-or-the-next-big-thing) (The Next Byte Podcast)
- [464: Please Make This Monster Look Scary](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-11-16-464-please-make-this-monster-look-scary) (Embedded.fm)
- [3: Plenty of Candy, No Guns](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2013-05-29-3-plenty-of-candy-no-guns) (Embedded.fm)

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