AI Preceptorships with CMU's Dr. Michael Hilton and Julia Gao

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Scott Hanselman interviews Dr. Michael Hilton (CMU) and Julia Gao (Microsoft) about PRAISE, a novel approach to training software engineers in the AI era. The discussion explores how AI is disrupting traditional homework models, why judgment and validation skills are becoming more valuable than code writing, and how preceptorships differ from internships. Essential viewing for engineering managers, educators, and early-career developers navigating AI's impact on software development careers.