
Agents at Work 8: building real AI agents at IBM w/ Roy Derks
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In this conversation, Jordi Montes and Roy Derks discuss the evolution of AI agents, the role of IBM in the AI landscape, and the capabilities of the WatsonX platform. Roy explores the concept of agents in AI, industry adoption of AI technologies, and the balance between legal and engineering perspectives in large organizations. He also shares his journey from startups to IBM, highlighting the changes in development tools and the significance of GraphQL in AI integration. The discussion concludes with insights on the future of data access through MCP and the importance of making data easily accessible.
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