Agentic AI Takes Center Stage
Agentic AI, a rapidly evolving technology, is being closely watched by companies like Armis, Netskope, and Principal Financial. These firms are evaluating and using agentic AI tools to perform complex tasks with minimal human intervention, saving on labor costs. However, the technology's rapid evolution and varying costs are causing uncertainty among corporate tech leaders.
Curtis Simpson, chief information security officer at Armis, plans a hybrid approach, using a large provider's AI agent and narrower agentic products. Mike Anderson, chief digital and information officer at Netskope, is closely monitoring the space, taking regular meetings with existing partners and outside vendors.
Automating Document Workflows
DeepLearning.AI has launched a new short course, Event-Driven Agentic Document Workflows, aimed at professionals looking to streamline document processing tasks using intelligent automation techniques. The course focuses on automating document workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
AI Model Training Speeds Up
Ceramic.ai has emerged from stealth, reporting a 2.5x faster model training speed. The company's software platform is designed to enable enterprises to build and fine-tune generative AI models more efficiently. Founded by Anna Patterson, former Google VP of Engineering, Ceramic.ai has secured $12 million in seed funding.
AI in Restaurants
McDonald's is rolling out AI and edge computing solutions in its US restaurants to improve customer and worker experiences. The company aims to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
AI Stocks on Sale?
NVIDIA, Vertiv, and Palantir have seen notable selling pressure, but experts believe it's an opportunity. These stocks continue to sport a bullish EPS outlook, carrying favorable Zacks Ranks. NVIDIA's valuation picture remains highly attractive, with a 1.0X PEG ratio sitting comfortably beneath the 5.5X five-year highs.
AI Not Ready to be a Co-Scientist
Experts don't think AI is ready to be a 'co-scientist.' Many researchers believe that AI tools, like Google's AI co-scientist, fall short of PR promises. The scientific community is skeptical about AI's ability to replicate human intuition and perseverance in the face of skepticism.
Key Takeaways
- Agentic AI is rapidly evolving, causing uncertainty among corporate tech leaders.
- DeepLearning.AI has launched a new short course on automating document workflows.
- Ceramic.ai has emerged from stealth, reporting a 2.5x faster model training speed.
- McDonald's is rolling out AI and edge computing solutions in its US restaurants.
- NVIDIA, Vertiv, and Palantir have seen notable selling pressure, but experts believe it's an opportunity.
- Experts don't think AI is ready to be a 'co-scientist,' citing technical shortcomings and risks.
Sources
- Agentic AI is suddenly everywhere. Here’s how companies are evaluating and using these buzzy tech tools
- DeepLearning.AI Announces New Course on Automating Document Workflows
- Alibaba’s new open source model QwQ-32B matches DeepSeek R1 with way smaller compute requirements
- OpenAI's $20,000 AI Agents: A Game-Changer or a Pricing Disaster?
- Expanding AI Overviews and introducing AI Mode
- Ceramic.ai Emerges from Stealth, Reports 2.5x Faster Model Training
- McDonald's Rolling Out AI, Edge Computing Solutions in US Restaurants
- Remember Digg? Its founders are bringing it back, with help from AI and Alexis Ohanian
- Are These AI Stocks On Sale?
- Experts don't think AI is ready to be a 'co-scientist'