The MAD Podcast with Matt Turck

Glean’s Breakthrough: CEO Arvind Jain on Scaling AI Agents & Search

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Apr 24, 2025
In a compelling discussion, Arvind Jain, CEO of Glean and former Google search engineer, delves into the evolving landscape of AI in enterprises. He shares insights on the race between AI models, the shift from closed to open-source systems, and the significance of human oversight in AI agents. Jain reveals Glean's journey from search technology to empowering AI agents that enhance productivity, predicting a future where every employee is supported by proactive AI tools tailored to their workplace needs. This is a must-listen for anyone interested in the practical applications of AI today.
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INSIGHT

Closed vs Open AI Models in Enterprise

  • Enterprises mainly use closed AI models initially due to reliability and maturity.
  • Open source AI gains favor at scale for cost and customization benefits.
INSIGHT

Definition and Role of AI Agents

  • AI agents automate business processes traditionally done by humans.
  • They leverage internal and external knowledge to perform tasks through reasoning and action.
ADVICE

Supervised Use of AI Agents Today

  • AI agents today require human supervision to review their work.
  • This hybrid approach still delivers significant efficiency gains for enterprise tasks.
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