The Stack Overflow Podcast Live from re:Invent…it’s Stack Overflow!
Dec 16, 2025
Prashanth Chandrasekar, CEO of Stack Overflow, and Michael Foree, Director of Data Science, dive into the latest from AWS re:Invent. They discuss the evolving role of AI agents, emphasizing the importance of trust for enterprise applications. The duo explores how robotics and AI are shaping job landscapes, stressing the necessity for evaluations and safety measures in deployments. They share insights on distinguishing consumer AI from engineering applications, leaving listeners optimistic about tech's rapid innovation and Stack Overflow's pivotal role in this transformation.
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Agents Are The Next Big Frontier
- AWS and other hyperscalers are pushing 'agents' as the next major AI frontier across coding, security, and DevOps.
- Enterprises will adopt agents only after trust and governance mature enough to scale their use safely.
Trust Is The Gate For Enterprise AI
- Enterprise adoption of AI hinges on trust: 'trust but verify' is a practical framing.
- Policy guardrails and evaluation will be critical to scale AI inside companies.
Coopetition Shapes The AI Ecosystem
- Hyperscalers both compete and cooperate with startups; platform moves can pressure niche vendors.
- Partners still win when they deliver deeper domain expertise beyond baseline platform offerings.