How AI Happens AWS Director of Generative AI Apps Srini Iragavarapu
Feb 28, 2025
Srini Iragavarapu, Director of Generative AI Applications at AWS, is on the forefront of revolutionizing AI. He discusses how integrating AI agents enhances productivity across industries and the importance of ethical AI development. Srini dives into the reasoning capabilities of large foundational models and how AWS is leveraging these agents to tackle complex tasks. He emphasizes the role of human oversight in automation and showcases real-world examples, highlighting the transformative power of generative AI in business.
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Agentic AI Hype and Capability
- Agentic AI is currently experiencing a surge in hype and capability.
- AWS is at the forefront, developing advanced agents and exploring their applications.
Generative AI and Reasoning
- Generative AI models possess reasoning capabilities, enabling them to iterate and improve problem-solving.
- Agents leverage multiple inputs, including company data and tool hooks, to execute complex instructions.
Genentech's Drug Research
- Genentech uses Bedrock agents for drug research, saving significant time.
- They mine millions of gene combinations and research papers, accelerating drug discovery.