Under the hood and into the magic of GitHub Copilot
Under the hood and into the magic of GitHub Copilot - Microsoft Build - 2025
GitHub Copilot, the original Copilot, is built on top of foundational large language models and makes use of nearly every pattern to help you code faster and in the flow. But, have you ever wanted to know what happens as GitHub Copilot turns prompts into code suggestions and what happens afterwards? Hear from the GitHub Copilot team on how they built this revolutionary tool and adapt to the evolving landscape where new models and patterns for development are emerging at an unprecedented pace.
Ethics in the Age of AI
Ethics in the age of AI - LeadDev New York - 2024
With the rise of AI, discussions of ethics in technology are gaining steam and making mainstream news. AI has enabled incredible breakthroughs and has also actively caused harm, sometimes to the very populations it aims to protect. What lessons can historical context teach us about modern technological harms? In this talk, Christina Entcheva connects historical examples of technology to the modern practice of software engineering today, discusses AI harms, and provides guidelines for mitigation for modern product teams.
Ethics in technology: History, practice, and mitigation
Ethics in technology: History, practice, and mitigation - AI in Production - 2024
With the rise of AI, discussions of ethics in technology are gaining steam and making mainstream news. AI has enabled incredible breakthroughs and has also actively caused harm, sometimes to the very populations it aims to protect. What lessons can historical context teach us about modern technological harms? In this talk, Christina Entcheva connects historical examples of technology to the modern practice of software engineering today, discusses AI harms, and provides guidelines for mitigation for modern product teams. Talk will include specific steps companies can take towards building responsible AI in their products.