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How Foundation Models Evolved: A PhD Journey Through AI's Breakthrough Era

Technology
United States
Started January 17, 2026

The Stanford PhD who built DSPy thought he was just creating better prompts—until he realized he'd accidentally invented a new paradigm that makes LLMs actually programmable. While everyone obsesses over whether LLMs will get us to AGI, Omar Khattab is solving a more urgent problem: the gap between what you want AI to do and your ability to tell it, the absence of a real programming language for intent. He argues the entire field has been approaching this backwards, treating natural language ...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The evolution of foundation models like DSPy highlights the necessity for better user-AI communication, which is crucial for future AI applications.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Khattab's approach risks oversimplifying the complexities of human intent, which could lead to misinterpretations in AI's decision-making.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
The programming of LLMs through models like DSPy represents a significant shift that could redefine user interaction with AI technology.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Omar Khattab's development of DSPy is a groundbreaking step towards making AI more accessible and programmable for everyday users.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 17, 2026
Focusing on creating a programming language for AI intent may distract from the broader ethical concerns surrounding LLMs and AGI development.
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