Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXExplore AI risk mitigation, prompt injection dangers, and AI safety in this deep dive with AI engineering consultant Kyle Clark. We discuss the critical role of human-in-the-loop systems, safe AI implementation strategies for businesses, and the hidden dangers of AI web browsers and context rot. Kyle shares expert insights on leveraging AI tools like Claude Code, managing subagents, the pitfalls of MCP servers, and the build vs. buy debate for AI models. Learn how to use AI safely in your personal life and what companies must do to prepare for an AI transformation, including data governance and permissions management.Keep up with Kyle Clark https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-clark-tech/Simon Willison's "The Lethal Trifecta" https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jun/16/the-lethal-trifecta/Connect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcast https://x.com/MikeBirdTech00:00:00 - Intro00:00:49 - The New Plane of AI Risk & Prompt Injection00:10:30 - How Businesses Can Implement AI Safely00:13:21 - Human in the Loop & Claude Code00:17:18 - Using Subagents as a Mitigation00:31:03 - The Build vs. Buy Debate for AI Models00:36:06 - What is Context Rot (And Why It Matters)Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and AI safety.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.
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"n8n is powerful enough to replace an entire department" - Richardson Dackam (Ep 64)
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXMaster n8n workflow automation in this complete guide. If you're tired of manual tasks, n8n (an open-source Zapier alternative) might be the solution. Richardson Dackam, founder and AI builder, joins Mike to explore how developers can save time using n8n. We dive into powerful use cases like email management, social media automation, and prototyping. Learn how to integrate AI models (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini), run custom code scripts, use webhooks, connect to databases, and implement human-in-the-loop validation. Richardson also shares common pitfalls, observability strategies, and the difference between self-hosting and the cloud.Learn more from Richardson: https://richdackam.comhttps://www.nshipyard.comConnect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcasthttps://x.com/MikeBirdTechhttps://x.com/RichardsonDx00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:32 - What is n8n? (Open-Source Automation) 00:02:23 - Common n8n Use Cases (Email, Social Media) 00:03:36 - Automating Email: AI Tone & Human in the Loop 00:07:02 - Observability, Logging, and Error Handling 00:22:00 - Using Custom Code & JavaScript Nodes 00:29:50 - n8n Cloud vs. Self-Hosting (Features & Security) 00:37:01 - How to Get Started with n8n (Beginner's Roadmap)Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and automation.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts.
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"This is why you need a RAG system" - Apurva Misra
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXIs your RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipeline optimized, or is it even necessary? We all know context is king for LLMs, but large context windows might not be the answer. On Episode 63 of Tool Use, we deep dive into RAG with Apurva Misra, founder of Sentick. We explore the entire RAG workflow, from creating and optimizing embeddings to choosing the right vector DB (like Postgres with PG Vector). Apurva explains the critical role of re-rankers , the power of hybrid search (combining semantic and keyword search) , and when to consider agentic RAG. We also cover the essential steps for taking your RAG system to production, including data quality, feedback loops , and safety guardrails.Connect with Apurva Misra: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misraapurva/ Consulting: https://www.sentick.com/ Website: https://apurvamisra.com/Connect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcast https://x.com/MikeBirdTech00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:18 - What is RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)? 00:03:41 - Is RAG Dead? Large Context Windows vs. RAG 00:06:40 - The RAG Workflow: Embeddings, Chunking & Vector DBs 00:28:00 - Do You Need a Re-Ranker? 00:41:24 - Production RAG: Safety, Guardrails & EfficiencySubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and RAG.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts, brought to you by ToolHive.
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"AI allows you to be high tech and high touch" - Lee Russel
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXUnlock the power of AI for personalization at scale in your business. While many focus on AI for efficiency, the real game-changer is creating magical, more human digital experiences for your customers. We're joined by Lee Russell, founder of Minimum Viable Launch and an AI expert with over a decade of experience, to discuss how you can leverage AI to be both "high tech and high touch," transforming your marketing, sales, and product delivery.Discover the concept of "context engines" and learn why gathering qualitative customer data is your new competitive moat in the age of AI. We explore the tools you need to build this infrastructure, from powerful automation platforms like n8n to the magic of vector databases for chatting with your unstructured data. Lee also shares his strategies for avoiding generic "AI slop" and creating truly unique, high-quality outputs that will make your customer experience remarkable.Learn more from Lee Russell: https://www.minimalviablelaunch.io/Connect with us https://x.com/ToolUsePodcast https://x.com/MikeBirdTech 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - "High Tech, High Touch": Personalization at Scale Explained 07:55 - The Best Data for AI Personalization 12:03 - How to Avoid Creating "AI Slop" 21:15 - AI Tools for Building Custom Agents (n8n & Vector DBs) 30:37 - How to Start Learning and Escape "Tutorial Hell"Subscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and personalization.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts, brought to you by ToolHive.
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How to Become an AI-first Company (ft. Csongor Barabasi)
Join the Tool Use Discord: https://discord.gg/PnEGyXpjaXStruggling to cut through the AI hype to find real operational efficiency for your business? In this episode, we're joined by Csongor Barabasi, CEO of Bonsai Labs, an AI value creation partner for private equity firms. Csongor shares his expert framework for deploying AI agents to achieve massive productivity gains.Learn the practical steps to progress from a simple AI co-pilot to a fully autonomous AI agent , and discover how to create a 'golden data set' and feedback loops to make your systems smarter over time. We cover the critical build vs. buy debate , strategies for process automation , data security considerations , calculating ROI for AI projects , and enabling non-technical teams to build custom workflows. This is your ultimate guide to using AI for tangible business results.Csongor is the founder/CEO of Bonsai Labs, a specialized AI transformation and value creation firm working with Private Equity portfolio companies. With engineering excellence at it's core, the they deliver AI workflow automations and build custom AI products with tangible impact within weeks.Bonsai Labs: https://bonsai-labs.comCsongor: https://linkedin.com/in/barabasicsongorConnect with ushttps://x.com/ToolUsePodcasthttps://x.com/MikeBirdTech https://x.com/barabasicsongor00:00:00 - Intro00:02:40 - The Framework: Co-Pilot to Fully Autonomous Agent00:11:26 - AI Solutions: The Build vs. Buy Debate00:16:03 - AI for Non-Technical Teams00:27:40 - How to Document a Process for Automation00:31:36 - How to Measure the ROI of AISubscribe for more insights on AI tools, productivity, and process automation.Tool Use is a weekly conversation with the top AI experts, brought to you by ToolHive.
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