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Max Takes Us Behind the Scenes of n8n | #59
Feb 22, 2025
Max, the third employee and original flowgrammer at n8n, dives into the platform's remarkable transformation into a leading AI agent tool. He shares insights on n8n's flexible self-hosting options versus cloud services, the unique Faircode licensing, and early growth challenges. Hear about the launch of n8n's AI agent node and its innovative applications in automation, as well as tips on when to use AI agents versus basic LLM chains. Max also highlights practical use cases and live demos that showcase n8n's powerful automation capabilities.
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Quick takeaways
- Max discusses the evolution of n8n from an open-source tool to a developer-friendly automation platform with multiple integration options.
- The episode highlights the challenges n8n faced while scaling and maintaining its extensive library of over a thousand integrations.
Deep dives
Mira Moratti and Thinking Machines Lab
Former OpenAI CTO Mira Moratti is launching a new venture called Thinking Machines Lab, gathering a team of around 30 researchers and engineers, including OpenAI co-founder John Schulman. The focus of this new initiative is on making AI more customizable and accessible while emphasizing human values in its development. The team's ambition is to raise a significant amount of funding, around one billion dollars, which highlights the growing demand for human-centric AI solutions in the market. Moratti's move signifies a shift towards a more tailored approach to AI technology, aiming to broaden accessibility for users.
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