DEB(AI)TE: ROUND II. WHICH PATH WILL DOMINATE THE FUTURE OF AGENTIC AI?

The discussion centers around the future of AI applications, debating whether broad, general-purpose platforms or deeply specialized vertical agents will dominate. Amir Talwalkar, CEO of Sequence Security, argues for specialization, emphasizing trust, safety, and visibility in accessing enterprise data. Jesse Yang, CEO of Decagon AI, advocates for a hybrid approach, highlighting the need for both generalized and specialized models in customer service. Ulyan Shaka, CEO of Domain, believes in owning AI for safety and domain specificity, while Pablo Palafax, CEO of Happy Robot, focuses on a horizontal platform with verticalized UIs for supply chain. The debate touches on composability, architecture, and market adoption, with speakers exploring hybrid systems and the economics of general versus specialized solutions. The discussion also analyzes the role of regulators and CISOs in favoring specialized solutions for traceability. The audience weighs in, and the conversation concludes with reflections on the path forward for AI development and governance.