Keith Shaw, host of the podcast Today In Tech, interviews Anukica Gupta, the chief product officer at Rubrik and a lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, about the emerging field of agentic AI, focusing on its potential benefits and significant risks. Gupta highlights the possibility of vast productivity gains, while also expressing concern over data privacy and security issues that stem from the technology’s ability to access and process sensitive information. Shaw and Gupta explore both the opportunities and challenges of agentic AI adoption in both business and consumer settings, noting the rapid pace of innovation and the potential for misuse by malicious actors. While acknowledging the potential for substantial productivity increases, the interview also cautions against premature widespread adoption without addressing significant security and ethical concerns. The discussion also touches upon the societal implications of increased automation and the potential displacement of human workers.
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