zach.codes - AI & Software Engineering
From Subreddits to Speech: A Reddit Engineer's AI Side Project
20 Aug 2025
In this episode of the podcast, Zach speaks with Marcus, a developer at Reddit, about the intersection of AI and voice technology. They discuss Marcus's side project, a voice agent designed for various applications, including customer feedback and gaming. The conversation explores the challenges and opportunities in voice technology, the importance of community engagement in game development, and the evolving landscape of AI tools that facilitate learning and productivity. Marcus shares insights on building in public, the role of Reddit's developer platform, and the future prospects of voice agents in business and everyday tasks.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI and Voice Agents02:57 Building a Voice Agent for Customer Feedback05:40 Exploring Use Cases for Voice Technology08:28 Challenges in Voice Technology and AI10:52 The Future of Voice Agents in Business13:48 Voice Technology in Gaming and Community Engagement16:32 AI Tools and Learning Opportunities19:26 The Role of AI in Everyday Tasks22:09 Reddit's Developer Platform and AI Integration25:24 Feedback and Community in Game Development28:02 The Evolution of AI and Voice Technology30:53 Conclusion and Future Prospects This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit zach.codes/subscribe
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