The year is 2026. In a bustling tech startup office, the atmosphere is tense.
Mo, the lead data engineer, stands before his team. Their eyes are glued to dual monitors that are littered with lines of code and debugging tools. The room, which usually is abuzz with the sound of collaboration and rapid keyboard strokes, is dead quiet today. 💀
All you can hear is the occasional sigh of frustration.
Mo's once-reliable methodologies, those that he’d painstakingly developed over his many years of experience, now falter under the weight of the project's ambitious goals.
His team is tasked with integrating the latest Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) into their flagship product.
The goal: To build an AI service that delivers top-tier customer service at a fraction of their existing spend.
Despite the team’s best efforts, progress grinds to a halt.
The codebase, a patchwork of legacy systems and new modules, has become increasingly difficult to manage. Performance issues are rampant. Response times far exceed acceptable limits. While Mo's attempts to optimize the system using his traditional methods, nothing works. Delays persist.
Team meetings, once filled with optimistic updates, now revolve around troubleshooting sessions that end with more questions than answers. The developers are expressing their concerns openly, pointing out that sticking to outdated practices has put them at a significant disadvantage. This does not reflect well on a Mo as the project lead.
They share stories of competitors leveraging cutting-edge GPT features to great effect; Features that Mo's team has yet to understand fully, let alone implement.
As the project's timeline extends further, the startup's leadership grows impatient. The delay in deploying this AI-driven customer service platform means lost opportunities and eroding investor confidence. The team's morale plummets, with some members questioning their commitment to a project that’s seemingly stuck in the past.
Mo is forced to confront the gravity of this situation, and his once bright future is looking narrow and dim.
Unfortunately, this entire situation could have been avoided had Mo been more proactive with his continuing education.
Unfortunately, this entire situation could have been avoided had Mo been more proactive with his continuing education. If he’d attended trainings on GPTs, he would have known the latest techniques for ensuring security and privacy in GPT implementations. Had he been more proactive in his skill development working with GPTs, he could have bypassed known risks and built a solid AI strategy to future proof the company’s investment.
Alas, Mo didn’t realize until it was too late and the damage was done. Don’t be like Mo.
Instead, join Wednesday’s free live training and get yourself up to speed on the latest strategies, tips, and techniques for integrating custom actions into GPT applications.
Future-proof your data career with training on practical development requirements for GPTs
Mark your calendars for February 12, 2024, between 10:00 am and 11:00 am PST.
We’re hosting another not-to-be-missed live training that dives deep into the capabilities of Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) and their groundbreaking impact on the world of development.
As GPTs continue to redefine the boundaries of AI and application development, staying updated with the most effective practices becomes increasingly important.
"Actions in GPTs: Developer Tips, Tricks & Techniques" is specifically designed to provide data professionals and developers with the knowledge and skills to leverage GPTs to their full potential.
You’ll Come Away With:
Experience the practical application of GPT actions and how you can incorporate them into your development projects - complete with a live demo and code share!
From integrating custom actions to optimizing GPTs for peak performance, learn everything you need to make your projects more efficient, secure, and cutting-edge.
Gain expert insights into upcoming trends and how to position yourself as a frontrunner in the evolving landscape of GPT technology.
This live training is your opportunity to connect with experts and explore how GPTs can enhance the functionality, performance, and security of your projects.
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Lillian Pierson
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