AI Confidential On the Cutting Edge of Agentic AI with João Moura
May 20, 2025
João Moura, Founder and CEO of CrewAI, discusses his vision for transforming agentic AI into a magical experience while emphasizing speed and clarity. He explores the vital role of interoperability for scaling AI and stresses the need for secure systems. Moura also addresses the perils of 'agent washing' and how managers can effectively build agents. With personal anecdotes, he underscores the importance of community in driving innovation and sheds light on the future roles of AI agents in organizations.
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Focus on Using Agents
- The true value lies in using AI agents, not just creating them.
- Companies must focus on making it extremely easy to go from zero to using agents effectively.
AI Agents Need Management
- Early AI agent demos exaggerate capabilities often lacking oversight.
- Agent efficiency improves when users manage them as teams or workflows.
Email Agent Gone Awry
- Aaron experienced poor results from an AI-based email assistant sending nonsense emails.
- This highlights challenges in current email automation using agents.