Hard Software Holiday Hot Takes: The AI Hype Cycle and Pragmatism for 2025
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Dec 16, 2024 In a festive mix of humor and insight, the hosts explore the absurdity of Santa hats while pondering the future of AI. They critique the rise of AI SDRs, emphasizing the need for genuine human interaction. The conversation takes a turn to code generation tools, weighing their benefits against limitations. A discussion on craftsmanship vs. automation highlights the enduring value of artistry. Ultimately, they call for a pragmatic approach to AI development by 2025, focusing on real-world solutions over hype.
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Agent Hype
- Agents are a trending topic in tech, driven by discussions among investors, customers, and industry players.
- Distribution channels like YC and influencers like Gary Vaynerchuk promote agents as the future.
Agent Reality
- Agents are being anthropomorphized, creating unrealistic expectations.
- Their real value lies in automating fuzzy, multi-step processes to achieve consistent outcomes.
Anthropic's Desktop Agent
- Anthropic's Claude Desktop surprised the industry with its ability to operate a desktop like a human.
- This fulfills the original promise of RPA, using multimodal models for more intelligent automation.