What is an AI Agent - I'm confused?!

What IS an AI Agent, Anyway? (And Why Everyone's Confused)

Hey everyone! So, we’re on a massive hiring spree for AI Engineers at the AI labs (HCLTech), globally. And as someone leading the AI Engineering team, I’m trying to really nail down what makes a great AI Engineer. But honestly? It feels like we’re all speaking different languages when it comes to one key concept: AI Agents. Let me give you some background. I’ve been around the block. Years ago, I was deep into Java, building low-latency, high-performance cloud apps. Then, I dove into machine learning at Lloyds, training models for fraud and analytics. Now? We’re building AI and GenAI products and MVPs, pushing the boundaries. ...

March 17, 2025 · 4 min · 681 words
Flawed

Why Our Use of AI Is Flawed

Introduction Why isn’t AI revolutionizing business as expected? Despite the widespread use of tools like ChatGPT and customer service bots, the actual productivity gains seem minimal. Could it be that we’re not using AI the right way? AI’s true potential lies beyond basic tasks like writing emails or answering simple queries. To truly harness it, we need to reframe our approach, shifting from AI as a mere tool to AI as a co-worker that can transform operations. ...

March 13, 2025 · 4 min · 651 words