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Open Source AI is key to a positive future for humanity, and Alignment Lab AI is building the tools to make it accessible to everyone. In a world where a few big tech companies control the most powerful "black box" AI models, concerns about data privacy, algorithmic transparency, and entrenched power are growing. This episode explores the alternative: a future of decentralized, user-owned AI.

We're joined by Austin Cook, Chris Hardwick, and Jordan Parker from Alignment Lab AI to discuss their mission to democratize AI through radical transparency and distributed ownership. Discover how open source AI empowers you to control your own data, run powerful models locally on your own hardware, and create truly personalized AI assistants. We get into why specialized open source models can outperform giant frontier models for specific tasks, the importance of owning your compute, and how you can get started with your own local AI lab.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:52 - What is AI Alignment?

00:07:05 - Can Open Source AI Compete with Frontier Models?

00:10:46 - The Dangers of AI and Your Data Privacy

00:25:13 - What You Can Do With a Home AI Lab

00:32:01 - The Future of Personalized AI Assistants

00:35:51 - How to Help the Open Source AI Movement

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Unlock the full potential of Claude Code! Most people are only using a fraction of its capabilities. In this Claude Code masterclass, AI coding experts Ray Fernando (former Apple engineer) and Eric Buess (Anthropic super fan) reveal the secrets to maximizing your productivity with one of the most powerful AI coding tools available. Learn how the pros are using Claude Code, from optimal setup and advanced context management techniques to leveraging powerful features like sub-agents, hooks, and slash commands. Discover the benefits of different thinking modes, how to avoid common pitfalls like context rot, and build reliable workflows that get the job done. Every Claude Code user will learn something new in this video.

Guest: Ray Fernando

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:37 - Optimal Claude Code Setup

00:05:07 - YOLO Mode: Dangerously Skip Permissions

00:07:07 - Thinking Modes & Context Management

00:15:52 - Hook Workflow

00:23:47 - Hooks vs. Slash Commands

00:30:32 - How the Pros Use Sub-Agents

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Unlock the secrets of secure AI development in this episode of Tool Use! We're joined by Craig McLuckie, the co-creator of Kubernetes and the Co-Founder and CEO of StackLok, to dive deep into the world of MCPs and the future of AI infrastructure. As AI agents and the MCPs become more widespread, ensuring the security and reliability of these systems is paramount. Craig discusses the critical need for hardened and secure MCP servers to prevent risks like data exfiltration and the creation of backdoors.

Discover how ToolHive, developed by StackLok, is solving these challenges by providing a registry of trusted, curated MCP servers. We explore how ToolHive helps developers by offering a standardized toolkit of reliable tools, simplifying integration, and managing security concerns like secret protection and network isolation. Craig shares his insights on best practices for developing secure MCP servers, the importance of community-driven development, and the future of authentication and authorization in agentic systems. Learn about the shift from a platform engineering to a solutions engineering mindset and why you need to embrace an experimental approach to thrive in the new AI age.

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:03:35 - What is ToolHive?

00:06:21 - How ToolHive Helps Developers in Production

00:13:13 - How the Community Guides the ToolHive Roadmap

00:22:03 - Gaps in Current AI Infrastructure

00:31:26 - Will API Keys Survive the AI Age?

00:47:18 - A New Mindset for Thriving in AI

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