Join host Craig Smith on episode #169 of Eye on AI as we sit down with Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel, a company that optimizes frontend deployment, making web projects faster to execute and easier to scale. In this episode, we explore the intersection of AI and web development, showcasing how Vercel is pioneering the integration of generative AI technologies to revolutionize web experiences. Guillermo Rauch shares his vision on the future of web development, emphasizing the significance of JavaScript, the evolution of the web, and the critical role of Vercel in facilitating developers to seamlessly deploy AI-driven applications. We delve into the architectural innovations at Vercel, the democratization of AI, and the synergy of combining diverse AI models for superior functionalities as well. This episode is a must-listen for developers, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the cutting-edge of AI and web development. Guillermo's perspectives provide a glimpse into the future of interactive web experiences, powered by AI. Don't forget to rate us on Apple Podcast and Spotify if you enjoyed this episode! This episode is sponsored by Netsuite by Oracle, the number one cloud financial system, streamlining accounting, financial management, inventory, HR, and more. Download NetSuite’s popular KPI Checklist, designed to give you consistently excellent performance - absolutely free at https://netsuite.com/EYEONAI Stay Updated: Craig Smith Twitter: https://twitter.com/craigss Eye on A.I. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EyeOn_AI (00:00) Preview and Introduction (03:01) Guillermo's Background and Next.js Creation (08:19) Vercel's Operation on AWS and Alternative Solutions (13:12) Combining Different AI Models for Enhanced Outputs (17:25) The Evolution of AI and Focus on User Experience (22:46) Introduction to Copilot and AI Integration in Coding (26:33) The Future of AI Technologies (31:41) Generative AI Applications and Vercel's Role (33:14) Flexibility and Framework Support on Vercel (38:11) Vercel's Architectural Approach (41:02) Trends in Generative AI and App Development (47:54) Supporting Applications with World Models (50:54) Vercel's Growth and Expansion in Serving AI Companies (55:20) Flexibility in Model Integration and Future Directions (57:28) Closing Remarks and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Promo