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The Battle for Agency: People vs. AI? Building Responsible Agents w/ Preyas Joshi (Global Product Leader, Amazon)
Season 1 Episode 35
Who has the real agency—humans or AI? In this episode of The Altered Perception Show, host Gaurav sits down with Preyas Joshi, Global Product Leader at Amazon and 12-year AWS veteran, to dive into the power struggle between people and intelligent machines. Together, they unpack what responsible AI means, how guardrails shape agentic systems, the importance of data grounding, and the evolving role of agent orchestration across industries. From open source debates to future innovations in robotics and wearables, discover practical insights and ethical challenges as Preyas shares strategies for organizations and individuals to adapt, build proprietary technology, and integrate AI responsibly in a fast-changing world—no matter your technical background.
00:00 Introduction
00:11 The Importance of Data and Proprietary Technology
00:33 Human Imperfection and AI Expectations
00:48 The Context-Aware Robot
00:57 Customer Retention Strategies
01:22 Welcome to the Altered Perception Show
01:27 Guest Introduction: Preyas Joshi from Amazon
03:22 Understanding Responsible AI
04:27 The Importance of Grounding in AI
08:13 Open Source vs. Closed Source AI Models
11:19 The Risks and Safety of AI Models
17:04 The Role of Governance in AI
19:06 Introduction to RAG and Agentic AI Systems
25:43 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Productivity
29:26 Learning and Adapting to AI
35:27 Snap Dev: An Example of Agentic AI
43:40 Implementing AI Policies in Different Industries
44:50 The Importance of Organizational Design in AI
45:11 Challenges and Failures in AI Implementation
47:00 Experimentation Mindset in Machine Learning
48:27 Educating Organizations on AI
49:17 AI in Non-Tech Industries
51:18 Data Strategy and Proprietary Data
54:13 Building vs. Buying AI Solutions
55:37 Agent Orchestration Systems
01:07:24 Future of AI: Memory and Embodiment
01:11:18 Responsible AI in Wearables and Robotics
01:19:37 The Philosophical Debate on AGI and ASI
01:24:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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