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AI, Toilville, and Adaptability with Peter Swimm
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In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Peter Swimm, founder of Toilville, about the future of AI and workplace automation. Peter shares insights from his long career in technology—from Microsoft to building large-scale conversational AI systems—and discusses the growing need for strong governance around AI usage. They explore privacy and IP concerns, the pitfalls of “vibe coding,” and why documentation and trust logs are essential for safe and effective AI adoption. The conversation also dives into generational shifts in education, the impact of COVID-19 on the job market, and how AI can enhance productivity without replacing authenticity.
00:00 Introduction
03:09 AI and Workplace Automation
05:51 Privacy, IP, and Safety Concerns
08:50 Vibe Coding and Development Challenges
12:04 Governance and Compliance
14:49 Evolution of AI Tools
20:53 Early Tech Experiences
31:28 Cultural Perspectives on AI
36:31 AI and the Future of Education
42:44 Career Paths and Experience
50:54 Early Conversational AI
56:15 COVID-19 and Contact Centers
59:00 AI’s Future in Business
01:02:42 From Microsoft to Entrepreneurship
01:13:44 Navigating the AI Landscape
01:28:02 Empowering Businesses with AI Solutions
Connect with Peter:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterswimm/
Mentioned in this Episode:
Toilville: https://www.toilville.com/
Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!
Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/
Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/
Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog
Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
142 episodes
Manage episode 524699098 series 2820624
In this episode of the Ardan Labs Podcast, Bill Kennedy talks with Peter Swimm, founder of Toilville, about the future of AI and workplace automation. Peter shares insights from his long career in technology—from Microsoft to building large-scale conversational AI systems—and discusses the growing need for strong governance around AI usage. They explore privacy and IP concerns, the pitfalls of “vibe coding,” and why documentation and trust logs are essential for safe and effective AI adoption. The conversation also dives into generational shifts in education, the impact of COVID-19 on the job market, and how AI can enhance productivity without replacing authenticity.
00:00 Introduction
03:09 AI and Workplace Automation
05:51 Privacy, IP, and Safety Concerns
08:50 Vibe Coding and Development Challenges
12:04 Governance and Compliance
14:49 Evolution of AI Tools
20:53 Early Tech Experiences
31:28 Cultural Perspectives on AI
36:31 AI and the Future of Education
42:44 Career Paths and Experience
50:54 Early Conversational AI
56:15 COVID-19 and Contact Centers
59:00 AI’s Future in Business
01:02:42 From Microsoft to Entrepreneurship
01:13:44 Navigating the AI Landscape
01:28:02 Empowering Businesses with AI Solutions
Connect with Peter:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterswimm/
Mentioned in this Episode:
Toilville: https://www.toilville.com/
Want more from Ardan Labs? You can learn Go, Kubernetes, Docker & more through our video training, live events, or through our blog!
Online Courses : https://ardanlabs.com/education/
Live Events : https://www.ardanlabs.com/live-training-events/
Blog : https://www.ardanlabs.com/blog
Github : https://github.com/ardanlabs
142 episodes
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