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The conversation dives into how companies are integrating AI into their workflows, revealing a significant learning curve for knowledge workers. There's a focus on the importance of user experience and the need for sharing best practices amongst teams. It discusses how tech giants like Google and Microsoft are seeing revenue boosts through productivity enhancements. The challenge of utilizing datasets effectively is highlighted, hinting at a new era of data collection. The future of AI adoption looks promising, yet it requires collaborative growth and knowledge sharing.

Mark Freidel, Co-CEO and co-founder of Kodiak, shares his insights on the challenges in software development, including the limitations of IaaC and DevOps. He dives into the dual-edged nature of microservices, discussing their benefits and complications in development pipelines. Mark emphasizes the need to reduce friction, particularly with Kubernetes, and addresses the cultural shifts required for successful integration of DevOps and platform engineering. His passion for improving the software lifecycle shines through in this engaging conversation.

There is a lot of excitement around AI Agents.  Here are five questions we're asking ourselves about how AI Agents will be used and managed. SHOW: 918SHOW TRANSCRIPT: The Cloudcast #918 TranscriptSHOW VIDEO: https://youtube.com/@TheCloudcastNET CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK: http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST: "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Cut Enterprise IT Support Costs by 30-50% with US CloudSHOW NOTES:Anthropic warns that fully AI employees are a year awayAuthZ Agents ChaosWhy we need to get AuthZ rightAI Agent Gateway and AI Agent MeshAuth in the age of AI Agent (Cloudcast Eps. 885)Trust will make or break AI Agents Introducing the Agent2Agent Protocol (A2A - Google)Introducing the Model Context Protocol (MCP - Anthroopic)Top 9 AI Agent FrameworksHOW WILL WE VIEW AN AI AGENT IN THE CONTEXT OF HUMANS OR “USERS”[Who] How is an AI agent represented in the context of a person, a group, an organization? [What] How will we audit Agent created data or content? Will we need a way to label Agent-created information?[Where] Will we have agents that are focused on non-human-interactions (e.g. optimizations) vs. human-interactions (e.g. empathy)?[When] Are today’s auth systems able to manage AI agents, or will they need to be re-engineered to deal with different scale, granularity of actions?[Why] Why will we choose an Agent (as the implementation) over another form or working on a problem?[How] Are today’s auth systems able to manage AI agents, or will they need to be re-engineered to deal with different scale, granularity of actions?FEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter/X: @cloudcastpodBlueSky: @cloudcastpod.bsky.socialInstagram: @cloudcastpodTikTok: @cloudcastpod

In this insightful discussion, Taylor Pecachek, Head of Product at Postman, unpacks the intersection of AI and APIs, drawing from her journey in product management. She explores the evolving landscape for developers, emphasizing the role of APIs in streamlining collaboration and enhancing efficiency. Taylor discusses the impact of AI on developer workflows, including the use of large language models for automation and the importance of standards like OpenAPI. Her insights shed light on best practices and how Postman is innovating in API governance to empower software teams.

This discussion dives into how companies are increasingly considering AI not just as a tool for enhancement but as a potential substitute for human teams. The economic pressures driving this shift raise concerns about job security and employee roles. Insights reveal a divide in attitudes toward AI, especially regarding its implications for software development careers. Pricing strategies of tech giants and the need for transparent communication about AI's role within organizations are also highlighted, all while pondering the future of workforce dynamics.

Evan Powell, Founding CEO at DeepTempo and a leader in technology projects, discusses the crucial intersection of deep learning and cybersecurity. He reveals how AI can enhance threat detection amidst evolving cyber risks and the necessity for adaptable models. Powell explores the role of foundational models in pinpointing vulnerabilities and the value of integrating generative AI. He also highlights the importance of collaboration between AI and human analysts to tackle challenges in threat detection and regulatory compliance.

Explore the growing concerns around AI not meeting enterprise expectations. Discover how companies face hurdles with data quality and misalignment between AI and human use. Emphasizing the need for realistic strategies, the conversation draws parallels to past tech advancements. Learn about the challenges of shifting consumer expectations to enterprise applications and the complexities of measuring AI success. Lastly, the discussion tackles the divide between optimistic predictions and the uneven distribution of AI's impact in businesses.

Dan Lee, CEO of Nooks.ai and a trailblazer in AI sales solutions, breaks down the crucial differences between agentic AI and traditional AI assistants. He discusses how agentic AI can significantly enhance sales productivity and ROI, especially compared to GenAI chatbots. Dan emphasizes the importance of using AI strategically to solve specific business challenges rather than just adopting new technology for its own sake. With valuable insights into the evolution of AI in sales, this discussion sheds light on the future of AI in driving organizational success.

Explore how industry giants can stumble amidst emerging trends in tech. Hear parallels drawn between the growth of AI and the internet boom, highlighting NVIDIA's critical role. Delve into the economic challenges facing AI companies like OpenAI as they seek profitability. Understand how historical rises and falls, such as Cisco's, shape current market dynamics. Can smaller players innovate despite the competition? The conversation raises intriguing questions about the future of technology and the sustainability of dominance.

Brandon Whichard, a cloud and AI expert and regular contributor to Software Defined Talk, joins the discussion on March's hottest tech trends. They dive into the latest mergers and acquisitions, revealing their potential market impacts. The team shares humorous personal anecdotes, including spring break mishaps. Insights into AI advancements highlight challenges in sustainability and job title inflation in tech. Finally, they explore Intel and NVIDIA's diverging paths in the industry, setting the stage for future innovations.