In this episode, The AI Guys tackle the rapidly widening gap in the software world. On one side, you have "Vibe Coders"—entrepreneurs and new devs using AI to generate entire applications via prompts, bypassing traditional coding struggles. On the other, you have enterprise teams managing 30-year-old legacy systems. Rich Swire breaks down how to bridge this divide using AI Agents trained on your specific data, and why the future of development isn't about replacing humans, but keeping them in the loop while the AI drives.

Why should I listen? If you are a technical leader, developer, or entrepreneur, this episode explains the difference between simple AI autocomplete and full-scale AI development. You'll learn a practical framework for modernizing legacy code without rewriting it from scratch.

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Chapters
00:00 - Intro & The "Cold" Open
01:25 - The Evolution: From IDE Autocomplete to Code Gen
02:44 - The Tesla Analogy: When to let AI take the wheel
04:00 - What is "Vibe Coding"?
06:49 - The Framework: Tool-Based AI vs. Agentic AI
10:24 - The Challenge of Modernizing Legacy Code
14:41 - The "Google Maps" Analogy for Senior Devs
19:35 - The "Human in the Loop" Conclusion

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Why is AI adoption so slow when the opportunity feels so massive? In this episode of the AI Guys Podcast, Lee and Rich sit down with Jason Jackson, Group AI Enablement Lead at Vista Software Group, to unpack the real-world challenges holding AI back.

They discuss governance friction, legacy systems, legal uncertainty, and why constantly shifting AI technology makes long-term planning difficult. Jason shares practical insights on running better experiments, staying flexible with models and vendors, and building AI systems that deliver measurable value.

This episode is essential listening for leaders, builders, and operators navigating AI inside complex organizations.

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In this episode of the AI Guys, hosts Lee Dixon and Rich Swire wrap up 2025 by outlining the three critical trends that will define the next year of artificial intelligence. They move beyond the "experimental" phase to discuss why 2026 marks the end of "analysis paralysis" and the beginning of mandated business adoption where AI is embedded into the DNA of company workflows.

Rich explains why we are approaching a massive "startup churn" as hyperscalers like Google and Amazon vertically integrate features that will likely wipe out early "wrapper" companies. They also touch on the rise of a new "AI Services" industry to help businesses transform their legacy systems , and why leaders need to treat their AI budget just like the salary of a new, high-value employee.

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