Applied Labs, founded by former Scale AI leaders, has secured $4.2 million in funding to revolutionize how businesses use AI for complex support and operations tasks. The company’s innovative approach combines advanced AI technology with human oversight, ensuring reliability in mission-critical workflows. Their AI agents are designed to improve efficiency in customer support and operations ...
The use of AI agents is on the rise in the UK and US, helping workers manage tedious tasks and boost productivity. A study by Pegasystems shows that while 58% of employees use AI agents daily, a concerning 33% doubt their reliability. Many workers appreciate the efficiency AI brings, especially in automating repetitive tasks and ...
AI agents are often hailed as the future of technology, but there are significant concerns about their capabilities. While they can handle routine tasks, they struggle with real-world applications requiring high accuracy, like healthcare or legal decisions. Human oversight remains crucial, as AI lacks empathy and the ability to navigate complex ethical issues. Furthermore, biases ...
In this issue of the Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter, Gergely discusses how Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming software engineering, particularly since the debut of ChatGPT. While many developers now utilize AI tools to boost productivity, challenges remain. The “70% problem” highlights that while AI can generate impressive initial code, completing tasks often leads to complications that ...
