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Do I Need Agents? | Gartner’s Haritha Khandabattu

Season 2 Episode 6 Published 1 year, 2 months ago

Description

If you’re an engineering leader or CIO and haven’t already implemented agents, you’re probably being asked to. But the question you should ask yourself isn’t simply why; it’s where.

This week, Haritha Khandabattu, Senior Director Analyst for AI at Gartner, joins us to cut through the hype surrounding AI agents. She provides real-world examples of successful implementations and reveals how to avoid common pitfalls. Listen now to discover the crucial questions leaders should ask before taking the plunge, including assessing your organization's needs and identifying the right use cases.

Chapters:

00:00 The Hype and Reality of AI Agents

05:33 Challenges and Ethical Considerations of AI Agents

14:18 Evaluating AI Agents: Benchmarks and Misconceptions

22:21 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions

26:43 Collaboration Between Data and Software Engineering Teams

33:48 AI's Impact on Software Development

37:37 The Zone of Deep Productivity

40:44 Practical Takeaways for Implementing AI Agents

44:15 Conclusion and Farewell

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