WeAreDevelopers LIVE - EU Startups, How Important is Tech Regulation & more

Ideas are worthless. The question is, can you execute? Two bootstrapped founders share why speed and user feedback matter more than perfect architecture.

#1about 5 minutes

The rise of AI slop farming and scams

Low-quality AI-generated content, or slop farming, is being used with malicious intent to create engagement bait and power sophisticated scams like AI voice calls.

#2about 5 minutes

Debating the proposal to abolish all IP law

Tech billionaires proposing to eliminate intellectual property law raises questions about creator compensation and the ethics of using copyrighted material for AI training data.

#3about 10 minutes

Navigating co-founder dynamics and startup culture

A successful two-person startup relies on a foundation of trust and a clear division of responsibilities to avoid common pitfalls like unequal equity splits.

#4about 5 minutes

Choosing a pragmatic tech stack for rapid development

Startups should prioritize shipping quickly by using familiar technologies rather than chasing the perfect architecture, as the choice of tech stack rarely determines success or failure.

#5about 7 minutes

Building a user-driven product from MVP to pivot

Launching a rough minimum viable product and iterating based on user feedback led to the creation of a child-appropriate LLM for STEM education.

#6about 6 minutes

The ethics of building technology for young users

Creating technology for children requires ethical considerations to promote digital wellbeing and avoid addictive patterns, addressing wider issues like social media's impact on mental health.

#7about 11 minutes

Using AI tools to navigate complex EU regulations

AI-powered tools can help users understand complex legal documents like the EU AI Act by simplifying language and providing interactive chat, but must overcome the challenge of hallucinations.