Ep 138 - From programmable networks to agentic AI (Chris Wade)
From Telco in 20 by Danielle Rios, TelcoDR
April 14, 2026 · 19 min · Episode 138
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of trusting AI agents in network operations.
When AI agents start operating your network, the real challenge isn't the technology—it's building enough trust to let go of the guardrails.
People in this episode
Host: Danielle Rios
Guest: Chris Wade
Topics covered
- AI agents
- programmable networks
- trust in technology
- network management
- automation
Keywords
- AI
- networking
- trust
- automation
- technology
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