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

Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI Agents00:37 Understanding AI Agents01:26 Role of Large Language Models (LLMs)02:38 Layers of AI Agents06:19 Current State and Challenges07:09 Spectrum of AI Agents09:42 Design Considerations for AI Agents16:53 Human Element in AI18:03 Training and Evaluation of AI Agents23:50 Addressing Bias in AI26:50 Navigating Constant Change in Business28:08 AI's Impact on Fortune 500 Companies29:21 The Evolution and Integration of Large Language Models30:33 Introducing the AI Agent Market Map34:20 Key Use Cases for AI Agents40:19 Economics of AI Agents43:52 Security Concerns with AI Agents47:43 Future of AI Agents and Their Evaluation50:41 Final Thoughts and Farewell