Transforming Life Sciences: AI, Vibe Coding, and Drug Development Acceleration @infoq
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In this podcast, Shane Hastie, Lead Editor for Culture & Methods, spoke to Satish Kothapalli about the transformative impact of AI and vibe coding in life sciences software development, the acceleration of drug development timelines, and the evolving roles of developers in an AI-augmented environment.

Read a transcript of this interview: bit.ly/3M2E9ZH

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