Chris on AI, autonomous swarming, home automation and Rust!
Practical AI · 2025-11-26 · 1h 37m
Episode notes
This episode is a special crossover between the Practical AI podcast and The Changelog podcast. Chris was recently invited by longtime friends Jerod Santo and Adam Stacoviak, cohosts of The Changelog, to join them on the show. They discuss AI, drones, robotics, swarming technology, and the rise of high-performance edge computing with Rust. Chris points out that open source software, small AI models, and affordable hardware are making home automation and local AI accessible to everyone. From automating household functions to experimenting with drones and single-board computers, Chris describes how hands-on maker projects are shaping a bright future for physical AI, on small budgets and right from the comfort of your own home. Featuring: Jerod Santo - LinkedIn Adam Stacoviak - LinkedIn Chris Benson - Website , LinkedIn , Bluesky , GitHub , X Sponsors: Miro - Get the right things done faster with Miro's Innovation Workspace. AI Sidekicks, instant insights, and rapid prototyping - transform weeks of work into days. No more scattered docs or endless meetings. Help your teams get great done at Miro.com . Shopify - The commerce platform trusted by millions.
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