MLOps.community Knowledge is Eventually Consistent // Devin Stein // #335
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Aug 17, 2025 In this engaging conversation, Devin Stein, the CEO and Founder of Dosu, shares insights from his extensive experience in startups and open source. He discusses the transformative role of AI in knowledge management, focusing on building tools that enhance collaboration and clarity in decision-making. Topics like the challenges of navigating jargon in data analysis and the importance of concise communication in AI interactions are explored. Devin also emphasizes revitalizing documentation practices to serve as a reliable source in fast-paced environments.
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Fact-Based Agent Learns Over Time
- Dosu's fact-based agent collects claims with supporting evidence during research and commits verified facts to a knowledge base.
- The agent reuses committed facts on future queries to speed and improve responses over time.
Let Audience Dictate Agent Intervention
- Use audience signals to decide when an agent should intervene in a conversation.
- Treat maintainers and expert users differently than novices when deciding agent action.
Connect Sources To A Product Ontology
- Map disparate data sources (Slack, PRs, tickets) to product and engineering concepts to connect conversations to code.
- Relating content to core components helps agents find where information lives across systems.