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Generative AI Impact on Software Development - Generative AI is fundamentally changing software development by enabling code generation, explanation, debugging, documentation, and porting using natural language [14] - Generative AI can produce code fast, but it lacks contextual understanding and can add technical debt to complex projects [15] - Software developers with experience and contextual understanding have a massive edge over just generative AI [15] Historical Context of Algorithms and AI - The concept of the algorithm was first introduced in the 9th century by Alarismi [14] - Isaac Asimov's science fiction inspired AI research, including natural language processing and neural networks [14][15] - The convergence of the transformer model algorithm, enormous amounts of public data, powerful GPUs, and cloud computing led to the birth of generative AI [15] The Role of Software Developers - Software developers solve complex problems and find true meaning beyond just a job [14] - Lived experience teaches developers how to connect the right dots for future software projects [15] - Context helps connect the right dots and is the difference between intelligence and wisdom [15]

[Applause] Can AI be a better partner than humans. We're living in a hybrid space, no longer a theory, but an actual living space. Where exist a tension between excitement and fear.And that's what we're here to talk about today. Well, when classic human instinct meets machine intelligence, where emotions meet algorithms, where the person you are starts colliding with the person you're becoming. Hello, I'm Retumar, 18 years old, currently pursuing my undergraduate program.I love working with businesses and s ...

DeFi Innovation - Velvet Capital is developing DeFAI, a new form of decentralized finance leveraging AI [1] - DeFAI aims to provide intelligent management and growth of funds across multiple chains while maintaining user control [1] - The future of DeFi is envisioned as not only decentralized but also intelligent [1] Value Proposition - DeFAI's algorithms are designed to learn, adapt, and work for the user [1]

Political Advertising & Big Tech Influence - Facebook's ban on political advertising in Europe leaves elections vulnerable to Big Tech's algorithms [1]

Market Dynamics - Arbitrage is essential for market function, bridging price differences across exchanges [1] - Price equalization occurs across exchanges due to arbitrage [2] - Future markets should support cash markets, and vice versa [2] Algorithmic Trading & Technology - A substantial portion of trading is already conducted through algorithmic (ELGO) and high-frequency trading (HFT) [4] - Regulatory framework exists for ELGO trading, including simulation testing to prevent market threats [4] - Continuous updates are needed due to the rapid evolution of technology [4] - AI is here to stay [3]

Digital Marketing Reach & Impact - Digital marketing is projected to reach 68% of the world's population, equating to 56 billion people by 2025 [2] - Personalized recommendations account for 35% of Amazon's sales, highlighting the effectiveness of targeted marketing [3] - Digital marketing enables students to launch brands and bakeries to increase sales through creative content, like Instagram reels, without needing traditional advertising [5] - Increased startups due to digital marketing can boost economic growth, attract multinational corporations (MNCs), and increase employment [6] Strategies for Businesses & Entrepreneurs - Focus on solving a problem and capturing audience attention within the first 3 seconds to save on marketing costs [7] - Emphasize honesty and transparency in marketing, clearly labeling ads and sponsored content [7] - Prioritize repetitive purchases and customer relationships over chasing views [8][9] Tips for Consumers - Before buying, assess whether the item is a need or a want [9] - If it's a need, explore available resources and compare at least two alternatives to avoid scams [10] - If it's a want, save up before purchasing to avoid overspending and reducing financial backup [10] Startups & Digital Marketing - Digital marketing reduces costs and provides startups with opportunities for growth and market positioning [11] - Innovative startups can increase their market share and make a significant societal impact through digital marketing [12]

Cryptocurrency & Technology - Bitcoin's fixed supply is expected to survive AI due to code being superior to physics [1] - Digital scarcity is enforced by algorithms [1] - Robots overcoming physical scarcity is mentioned [1] - Bitcoin represents the first unforgeable costliness [1]

Social Media Impact - Social media is considered a cancer, amplifying negative impulses [1] - Algorithms are driving division and hate [1] - Algorithms have captured people's souls and free agency [1] - Dopamine hits from social media lead to addiction to outrage and hate [1] - Platforms resemble civil war powered by algorithms that amplify rage [2] - Algorithms are destroying society [2] - Political leanings trigger attacks from algorithms [2] Collective Problem - Society is sucked into a collective problem with no clear solution [2]