Marissa Chacko, Former Director of Product Management at Google, kicks off the inaugural episode of “The NextWave Podcast by Traction” with a discussion on the evolution of conversational agents and AI technology. With over a decade of experience spanning companies like Google, Lyft and Foursquare, Marissa examines the shift from clunky bots to sophisticated AI agents, shedding light on the opportunities and challenges within this rapidly evolving landscape.

Specifically, Marissa discusses:

- How conversational agents have evolved from simple bots to AI-driven assistants.

- Why memory and personalization are pivotal to advancing AI capabilities.

- The balance between leveraging creativity and minimizing hallucination in AI models.

- How companies can unlock private data to build tailored AI solutions.

- The ethical considerations and societal impact of integrating AI into daily life.

- The emerging role of AI-native companies in disrupting traditional markets.

- Why collaboration across ecosystems is critical for the next wave of AI innovation.

- The potential for AI to bridge gaps in healthcare, global research and societal challenges.

Resources Mentioned:

Google Assistant - https://assistant.google.com

Foursquare - https://foursquare.com

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