Is the agentic AI bubble about to burst? Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI, questions whether the agent craze is overpromising potential and leading startups down a path of unsustainable expectations.
Never one to shy away from a hot take, Kelly joins host Conor Bronsdon for a pragmatic look at AI, discussing the differences between building AI-enabled and traditional software, why replacing humans with AI teams will backfire (looking at you customer service), and the proliferation of AI tools.
Kelly also shares insights on constructing AI teams, navigating data governance, and building user trust while avoiding common startup pitfalls.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:13 Is Agentic AI a Bubble?
02:40 Startup Challenges and Market Noise
11:02 Building AI Products vs. Traditional Software
17:31 Ethical Implications and Governance
19:48 Constructing AI-Enabled Teams
22:07 AI Tooling and Productivity
26:00 Questioning Productivity Claims
32:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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