DataFramed Industry Roundup #5: AI Agents Hype vs. Reality, Meta’s $15B Stake in Scale AI, and the First Fully AI-Generated NBA Ad
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Jul 3, 2025 Dive into the intriguing world of AI as the discussion unpacks the hype versus reality of AI agents in business. Explore Meta's bold $15 billion investment in Scale AI and Apple's potential $20 billion move for Perplexity amidst their AI struggles. Witness the revolutionary moment of the first fully AI-generated NBA ad and its implications for creativity. The podcast also debates the necessity of AI literacy in education and the challenges of integrating advanced AI into traditional research methodologies.
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AI Agents: Hype Vs Reality
- AI startups are generating significant revenue but buyers of AI tools often see underwhelming returns so far.
- Business value will likely come from solving real problems after overcoming organizational and technology adoption challenges.
Start Small With Automation
- Simple AI process automation is often best for business adoption despite advanced reasoning models.
- Organizational inertia means starting small with automation increases the chance of success.
Automating Inefficient Processes
- A bank automated fax workflows despite faxes being outdated technology.
- This shows how firms sometimes automate inefficient processes due to organizational constraints.