Time and time again Drupal has led the way in the golden era of the web and we continued to do so with AI. We were the first to achieve native AI integration with the OpenAI module at the start of 2023 and the community has once again come together to push AI forward with the AI module and AI in Starshot.
Come and join us for a talk exploring the ways we can accelerate Drupal even further with AI in Starshot and use the AI module to go beyond Starshot in your own websites and applications. Learn how these cutting-edge tools are transforming site building, content creation, and user experiences, keeping Drupal developers at the forefront of innovation.

Prerequisite
No more than a general interest in AI and web development is required. Attendees will benefit more if they have basic knowledge of Drupal and an interest in emerging web technologies and have tried working closely with AI themselves. The AI module’s primary goal is to support no/low code site builders and so no coding experience is necessary.

Outline
This talk will trace the rapid evolution of AI integration in Drupal, starting with the groundbreaking OpenAI module introduced in January 2023. We'll explore how Drupal has maintained its leadership position with the development of the new AI module, which features a powerful abstraction layer supporting multiple AI models. The presentation will address initial concerns about AI's impact on development roles and demonstrate how these have transformed into opportunities for Drupal developers to become innovation leaders in the field.
We'll dive deep into the capabilities of the Drupal AI module, showcasing its transformative potential in web development. Attendees will learn about features such as automated site creation from design inputs, intelligent content generation from various sources, and the development of advanced customer service bots with deep knowledge integration. Through live demonstrations, we'll illustrate how these AI-powered tools are streamlining workflows and enhancing user experiences across diverse applications.
Practical examples and use cases will be presented to help attendees grasp the real-world applications of these technologies. The session will also provide an in-depth look at key components of the AI module. We'll explore AI Search and its ability to transform content accessibility and understanding, AI Automators that simplify complex workflows, and even some new truly cutting edge surprise functionality!
Finally, we'll look towards the future of AI in Drupal, discussing anticipated developments, industry trends, and the role of community-driven innovation. We'll explore how Drupal continues to push the boundaries of web innovation, including potential advancements in content creation, editing experiences, and the exciting possibility of AI-generated Drupal architectures. The talk will conclude with insights on how developers can leverage these tools to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered web development.

Learning Objectives

Understand how AI is reshaping Drupal site building in Starshot.
Learn to leverage the Drupal AI module for creating advanced web applications;
Explore the concept of AI Abstraction and its long-term benefits;
Gain insights into the evolving landscape of AI-powered web development;
Notes:
https://www.drupal.org/project/ai - The AI module
AI Search and Automators have been inspired by LangChain and LlamaIndex but everything is fully in Drupal and allows for low/ no-code.
AI Search is also known as RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation), or Vector Search with Embeddings.

Experience Level
Beginner to Intermediate