Barefoot developer experiment: AI-powered app creation with my poor coding skills π§ π»
I recently discussed the "barefoot developer" concept - using AI to build apps for specific needs without coding expertise. Decided to put it to the test. π¬
π β²οΈ The challenge: Create a menu bar Pomodoro app for my computer to boost my focus. Previous attempt? Messy. π€― The twist: I've never coded in Swift. β‘οΈ The result: 30 minutes. No joke. Elegant, functional, and shareable.
Aspen Institute's wake-up call for journalism: Embrace AI or risk obsolescence π°π€
"Every new technology comes with risksβit's how the media industry responds that determines how (or whether) news providers can prevail." β Vivian Schiller Β Bonus: In need of ideas for AI projects? The report is a goldmine of real-world experiments. Here are some lesser-known innovations:
π Spotting patterns: Semafor uses chatbots to assess newsroom performance π Extending reach: Politico summarizes state and federal legislation with AI ποΈ Transformation: Washington Post uses AI-generated voices for newsletter narration π Comprehensive coverage: Richland Source covers 10,000 Ohio high school sports games yearly with AI π Summarization: Gannett adds AI-generated bullet points to stories π Translation: Finnish broadcaster Yle built an AI tool to reach Ukrainian immigrants π₯ Internal info: AP's Merlin tool pinpoints key video moments π³οΈ Civic engagement: Spotlight PA's AI assistant answers election questions π£οΈ Personalization: Baltimore Times customizes health news with AI voice readers π― Targeted ads: NYT's AI tool aligns content with advertisers' focus πΌ Conversion: WSJ uses ML to boost subscription renewals