It’s easy to perceive AI as a kind of showdown between humans and machines. While that possibility exists, many individuals are exploring how to utilize AI as a complement to human creativity rather than a substitute. Sari Azout is one of those pioneers. She founded Sublime, a platform focused on curation, creativity, and innovative ideas. With its emphasis on taste, it might come as a surprise that AI is a significant component driving Sublime’s functionality. However, for Azout, it all adds up.
In this episode of The Vergecast, which is the second part of our series on how developers integrate AI into their products, Azout shares how she is incorporating AI into Sublime without losing the human touch. She delves into the platform’s discovery features, the importance of quality data, and the ways humans and AI collaborate effectively. Additionally, she introduces Sublime’s latest feature, Podcast Magic, which heavily relies on AI models.
Azout also discusses her personal use of AI—both as a tool for productivity and as a creative collaborator. While she has some concerns about the future of AI and its growing presence in our lives, she remains optimistic that a balance can be achieved.
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