Demystifying AI: Building an AI Assistant for Better Presentations with Kira Corbett
Kent chats with Kira Corbett, a developer educator with a background in robotics, simulation, and artificial intelligence. They discuss her journey from robotics to web development, her passion for human-computer interaction, and her upcoming talk at Epic WebConf: "Building an AI Assistant to Deliver Your Best Presentations." Kira teases an interactive session where attendees will see AI in action, learn how to optimize their workflows, and explore new ways to improve communication. She also shares insights on why conferences are invaluable for gaining fresh perspectives and making meaningful connections.
Chats with Kent C. Dodds · Kira Corbett, Kent C. Dodds
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Show Notes
In this episode, Kent is joined by Kira Corbett, an AI-focused developer educator with deep experience in robotics, simulation, and human-computer interaction. Kira discusses her background in building real-world systems and how her transition to web development has shaped her approach to optimizing user experiences.
Her talk at Epic WebConf, "Building an AI Assistant to Deliver Your Best Presentations," explores how AI can enhance communication skills, streamline productivity, and create better engagement in various fields—not just software engineering. Without spoiling too much, Kira hints at an interactive experience that will challenge the audience’s expectations about AI-powered tools.
They also discuss the benefits of conferences, from gaining fresh insights to making meaningful professional and personal connections. As an avid mountain biker and skier, Kira is also excited to hit the slopes at the unofficial Epic WebConf ski day.
Meet Kira at Epic Web Conf.
Guest: Kira Corbett
- 𝕏: @TheRealKiraAI
- Website: kiracorbett.com
- GitHub: @TheRealKiraAI
Host: Kent C. Dodds
- Website: kentcdodds.com
- 𝕏: @kentcdodds
- GitHub: @kentcdodds
- YouTube: Kent C. Dodds
- Epic Web: epicweb.dev