Do I Need Agents? | Gartner's Haritha Khandabattu by Chain of...
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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