Francesco Cipollone - Agentic AI Manifesto

About this episode

Francesco Cipollone discusses the differences between true AI agents and chatbots, the use of multiple LLMs, and the responsible implementation of AI.

Francesco Cipollone, the CEO of Phoenix Security, shares his extensive experience in AI and security, discussing the crucial difference between true AI agents and glorified chatbots. Learn why Phoenix Security utilizes six different LLMs instead of a single super agent. Understand the sobering economics behind AI implementation and the importance of adopting AI responsibly. Get practical advice on integrating AI agents to enhance, not replace, human capabilities, while touching on the Agentic...

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Hosts: Chris Romeo, Robert Hurlbut

Guest: Francesco Cipollone

Topics covered

• AI
• security
• LLMs
• human capabilities
• responsible AI

Keywords

• AI agents
• chatbots
• LLMs
• AI implementation
• human enhancement

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Organizations: Phoenix Security

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