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Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn

867: LLMs and Agents Are Overhyped, with Dr. Andriy Burkov

Mar 4, 2025
Dr. Andriy Burkov, a best-selling author and AI influencer, shares his insights on the future of AI, particularly questioning the hype around AI agents and large language models. He discusses innovative chatbot designs that avoid common pitfalls like hallucination. Burkov also reflects on the journey of language modeling, the evolution of natural language processing, and how Talent Neuron leverages data to transform talent management. He emphasizes the gap between human cognitive abilities and AI, stressing the skepticism around the effectiveness of AI in real-world applications.
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  • AI agents struggle with debugging and unpredictability, raising concerns about their reliability in real-world applications.
  • Large Language Models significantly accelerate machine learning prototyping, but rigorous workflows are essential for production-grade applications.

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The Challenges of AI Agents

AI agents face fundamental issues that hinder their effectiveness in real-world applications. One major concern is their inability to be debugged effectively when involving multiple agents working together, resulting in challenges with unpredictability. Unlike traditional software where each component can be controlled and tested, AI agents often do not have true agency, meaning their responses can be inconsistent and unanticipated. Ultimately, these limitations raise significant questions about how reliable AI agents can truly be in various practical scenarios.

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