The AI Shift

Can AI really replace software developers - or is it actually exposing how much bad software we’ve tolerated for years? In this episode of The AI Shift, Lee Mallon and James Studdart dig into the real opportunity behind AI: not just building customer-facing products, but creating internal tools, agents and workflows that save time, cut waste, and make teams more effective. From LinkedIn automation...

How much is too much when it comes to automating workplaces? In this episode of "The AI Shift," software developers and consultants Lee Mallon and James Studdart tackle the unsettling wave of layoffs attributed to AI advancements. Is AI genuinely making roles redundant, or is it a convenient scapegoat for trimming the workforce? The duo dives into real-world examples, discussing the tech industry'...

Can AI truly outperform seasoned developers, or is it the paintbrush in the hands of an artist? Join Lee Mallon and James Studdart in this enlightening episode as they delve into the profound ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of software development and tech careers. With their expert insights, they critically analyse the promises and perils of AI, questioning whether AI's ra...

In this episode, we dive deep into the hotly debated topic of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Is the AI industry really burning the planet down just to generate bikini photos? Will we ever get a truly general AI, or is the future something completely different? We share our honest takes on where AI is heading, from microservice-style agent architectures to robots on Mars, and even take a br...

Can AI turn solo founders into superhuman entrepreneurs capable of running billion-dollar companies? Join hosts Lee Mallon and James Studdart as they dive into this provocative question, exploring the shifting landscape of the tech industry. With their combined expertise in software development and AI, Lee and James engage in a lively discussion about the potential for AI to revolutionise the way...

Is AI the ultimate game-changer in software development? In this episode of "The AI Shift," hosts Lee Mallon and James Studdart delve into how AI is transforming the tech industry, with a particular focus on the evolving roles of developers and project managers. Join them as they discuss the critical shift towards AI-augmented teams and the potential implications for tech careers. Lee and James ex...

Are we entering the golden age of software development, or is AI set to disrupt the tech industry as we know it? In the inaugural episode of The AI Shift, hosts Lee Mallon and James Studdart delve deep into the transformative potential of AI in the world of tech, offering a fascinating discussion on how AI is reshaping software development and tech careers. Lee and James kick off the episode by ex...

Is AI really the revolutionary force that will redefine the tech industry, or just another overhyped buzzword? Join Lee Mallon and James Studdart, two seasoned software developers and consultants, as they cut through the noise surrounding artificial intelligence. In this inaugural episode of "The AI Shift," Lee and James share their candid thoughts on the reality of AI, its misconceptions, and its...