

Product-Led AI: Adept CEO David Luan on Upleveling Human Work
11 snips May 15, 2024
David Luan, Adept CEO, discusses building multimodal agents for human collaboration. He shares insights on AI functions in software, the shift to AGI through product building, and Adept's human-centric approach. Topics include agent architecture, data collection intelligence, and future agent-based systems in computing.
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From Robotics to AGI
- David Luan's journey in AI began with robotics, then shifted to research at OpenAI and Google.
- He realized that building a product, not just research, is key to AGI, leading him to found Adept.
AI's Impact on Work
- AI won't just replace jobs; it will change the nature of work.
- Demand for human skills like critical thinking and collaboration will increase, not disappear.
AI as a Cognitive Tool
- Instead of replacing humans, AI should augment human capabilities, similar to how calculators or writing enhanced cognition.
- This human-centric approach to AI development is Adept's core mission.