On February 27, the Focus21 team attended the Gen AI Labs conference in Detroit as part of the 2024 Duet AI Global Roadshow, ready to share insights about the platform's features for contemporary developers.
Embedded in Google Cloud, artificial intelligence is transforming the landscape of possibilities for modern developers. The Duet AI platform, which is free to use until May 11, 2024, enables teams to rapidly implement innovations, optimize technologies, and enhance their operational efficiency.
Thanks to artificial intelligence, companies can quickly introduce innovations, create new opportunities, efficiently analyze data, and mitigate potential threat overloads. We had the chance to discuss all of this with Google specialists in Detroit at the Google Cloud Gen AI Labs on February 27.
At the conference, we learned about the integration of Duet AI into the software development process, tried out the platform for code and comment generation, participated in practical sessions alongside Google Cloud experts, and interacted with experts specializing in cloud technologies.
As the Gen AI Labs events are dedicated specifically to software development, the focus in Detroit was, of course, on the advantages of Google's artificial intelligence for professionals working specifically in this field.
For example, Duet AI offers a plethora of unique opportunities for software developers, regardless of the programming language, framework, or IDE they use. Artificial intelligence increases the efficiency and productivity of such specialists.
Ford, an automotive company and a pioneer in using Google's artificial intelligence tools, was frequently cited as an example at Gen AI Labs. According to top managers, developers at the company began working 20–30% more productively, thanks to the use of Duet AI.
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At Gen AI Labs, Ford managers shared that they had learned this through their own experience. When the company launched an AI-based recommendation system for selecting cars on its website, it faced the issue of recommending the same model to everyone.
When using artificial intelligence, one cannot expect it to always make the right decisions, to be accurate 100% of the time. Ultimately, the responsibility should not lie on the tool designed to simplify work, but on the specific specialist performing the work.
Although the Gen AI Labs conference is entirely dedicated to modern software development methods, speakers noted that Duet AI is also well-suited for many other tasks, such as composing emails or assisting in blog writing.
Currently, the use of Duet AI's capabilities is essentially divided between Google Workspace and Google Cloud, where each tool specifically addresses the needs of any professional, regardless of their role within a particular company.
When discussing the capabilities of artificial intelligence, large companies invariably steer the conversation towards its security. That's why, in developing Duet AI, Google placed a premium on protecting the confidentiality of data accessed by AI.
An important part of the developers' conference was also the use of natural language to create any technologies related to artificial intelligence. This includes chatbots, virtual agents, and other automation solutions for communication between businesses and clients.
Google's solutions for developing custom generative AI tools include more than 130 foundational models, including those specific to healthcare, automotive, and other industries. To use them, one simply needs to specify the data storage system for the AI to begin working with.
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Duet AI for Developers supports over 20 programming languages, including Go, Java, Javascript, Python, and SQL. The platform can be used in conjunction with a variety of IDEs, including Visual Studio Code, JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, PyCharm, GoLand, WebStorm), Cloud Workstations, and Cloud Shell Editor.
While writing code, Duet AI complements it by generating entire blocks or individual functions on demand. This significantly accelerates the ability for modern custom software development companies, such as Focus21, to improve developer productivity, and reduce the cost of developing each project.
Through a chat interface that can be integrated into almost any IDE at the developer's discretion, responses to questions about code writing or best practices for using cloud technologies can be obtained. This is faster than searching for necessary information online.
Duet AI for Developers helps to quickly resolve any software development issues by integrating platform capabilities into Google Cloud Operations. Plus, expert recommendations in chat can assist with root cause analysis.
Duet AI for Developers supports working with shortcuts and allows activating frequently used features with a single keystroke. For instance, generating text to explain code, which simply requires selecting the code and choosing a smart action.
Duet AI for Developers comes with built-in security features such as Private Endpoint (Private Google Access), VPC Service Controls, and Enterprise Access Controls with granular IAM permissions, to help developers implement AI at scale without compromising security.
Duet AI for Developers is an advanced tool based on Google AI Foundation, utilizing the latest achievements in artificial intelligence. It supports a wide range of coding scenarios, from task automation to solving complex algorithmic problems.
Imagine a developer needs to create an efficient algorithm for optimizing delivery routes in a logistics application. Duet AI can suggest optimal solutions based on genetic algorithms or machine learning, providing faster and more efficient project implementation.
It's important to note that code suggestions provided by Duet AI for Developers are automatically marked with their source. This helps software development companies fully comply with all licensing requirements.
Duet AI for Developers has received a wide variety of industry certificates, including ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management), 27017 (cloud computing security), 27018 (PII protection), and 27701 (confidential information management).
Google's intellectual property indemnification policy protects Duet AI for Developers users from potential legal consequences related to copyright infringement. The platform prevents developers from unwittingly doing something similar.
Duet AI for Developers ensures that customer code, customer-provided data, and generated recommendations will not be used to train any general models or develop any products. Customers control and own their data and intellectual property.
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