Auxo Speaking Series: A Framework for successful developer-AI collaboration @DevFest for Google Developer Group

At DevFest 2024, hosted by Google Developer Groups (GDG) Pretoria and Soweto, industry experts, developers, and AI enthusiasts gathered to explore Responsible AI. The event featured keynote talks, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and a hackathon, all designed to push the boundaries of AI-driven innovation.

Representing Auxo Digital, Co-founder & Technical Director Theodore Egling delivered an engaging keynote titled "Captain or Copilot?", where he challenged the audience of developers to rethink their relationship with Artificial Intelligence.

"Captain or Copilot?" — Using AI Without Losing Control

Theo’s talk challenged the common misconception that AI will in the future replace people, and be the primary driver of decision-making. Instead, he argued that AI should serve as an enhancement to developers’ capability - a copilot, not the captain.

Key takeaways from the session included:

• Understanding AI’s strengths & limitations – Why AI should assist, not dictate, human decision-making, especially for technical and strategic role.
• How to integrate AI effectively – Optimising workflows by automating mundane tasks while keeping human expertise at the core.
• Building AI copilots – Practical strategies to develop AI-powered assistants that streamline repetitive work without replacing critical thinking.

The session was highly interactive, with developers engaging in discussions on how AI tools like GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, and Claude can boost productivity without diminishing skills.

The response was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees asking questions, sharing insights, and reflecting on how to apply AI responsibly in their own work.

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