What are AI agents and agentic AI, part 2 | CXOTalk #868

In CXOTalk Episode 868, host Michael Krigsman interviews Praveen Akkiraju, Managing Director at Insight Partners, to explore the world of agentic AI. Praveen explains AI agents, their reliance on large language models (LLMs), and how they differ from traditional applications. He discusses AI agents' current state and reliability, explains the layered architecture involving user interfaces, reasoning, and dynamic querying, and highlights the importance of evaluation loops and human-in-the-loop systems for consistent output. The episode also discusses practical use cases in various sectors like coding, customer support, and IT operations. It explores the complex economics, security considerations, and future trajectory of AI agents in both startups and large enterprises. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more thought-provoking conversations with top industry leaders. 🔷 *Newsletter:* www.cxotalk.com/subscribe 🔷 *Read the summary and key points:* https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/agentic-ai-what-is-it-does-it-matter-part-2 🔷 *LinkedIn:* www.linkedin.com/company/cxotalk 🔷 *Twitter:* twitter.com/cxotalk 00:00 Introduction to AI Agents 00:37 Understanding AI Agents 01:26 Role of Large Language Models (LLMs) 02:38 Layers of AI Agents 06:19 Current State and Challenges 07:09 Spectrum of AI Agents 09:42 Design Considerations for AI Agents 16:53 Human Element in AI 18:03 Training and Evaluation of AI Agents 23:50 Addressing Bias in AI 26:50 Navigating Constant Change in Business 28:08 AI's Impact on Fortune 500 Companies 29:21 The Evolution and Integration of Large Language Models 30:33 Introducing the AI Agent Market Map 34:20 Key Use Cases for AI Agents 40:19 Economics of AI Agents 43:52 Security Concerns with AI Agents 47:43 Future of AI Agents and Their Evaluation 50:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell