#ai agents in production

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Performix is pioneering APA solutions that integrate AI agents into enterprise workflows, optimizing manufacturing, engineering, and healthcare automation.

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How to Build Custom AI Agents in Minutes Using Chai (Vibe Code)

Most business teams are still struggling to push the idea of an AI agent from the whiteboard to production—Why? The majority of professionals are non-technical and do not have a deep understanding of what goes on behind the scenes.

What is Chai by Langbase? 📌

Chai by Langbase is a prompt‑first service that builds, deploys, and scales AI agents straight from plain English. In much simpler terms, Chai can build AI agents for you. Users can vibe code production-ready AI agents within minutes after entering the prompt/ agent idea.

What sets Chai apart? 📌

Langbase describes Chai with three simple verbs—"Prompt. Sip. Ship," which literally means enter a prompt for your agent, sip chai tea while it vibe codes the agent for you, and ship it to your clients.

How to Build Custom AI Agents in Minutes Using Chai (Vibe Code) 📌

Step 1️⃣: Visit Chai.new.

Step 2️⃣: Enter a prompt for the AI agent.

Step 3️⃣: Chai will start by thinking and creating an overview of the AI agent.

Step 4️⃣: Deploy the AI agent.

↗️ Full Read: https://aiagent.marktechpost.com/post/how-to-build-custom-ai-agents-in-minutes-using-chai-vibe-code

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1 Million Tokens, 99% Cheaper: The MiniMax-M1 Revolution

Here's the thing - MiniMax-M1's context window is absolutely mind-blowing. We're talking about a massive 1 million token input capacity with 80,000 token output, which basically means this AI can handle entire books worth of information in a single conversation. Compare that to GPT-4o's 128,000 tokens, and you start to see why everyone's talking about this model.

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Apple hints at AI integration in chip design process

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Apple hints at AI integration in chip design process

Apple is beginning to use generative artificial intelligence to help design the chips that power its devices. The company’s hardware chief, Johny Srouji, made that clear during a speech last month in Belgium. He said Apple is exploring AI as a way to save time and reduce complexity in chip design, especially as chips grow more advanced.

“Generative AI techniques have a high potential in getting more design work in less time, and it can be a huge productivity boost,” Srouji said. He was speaking while receiving an award from Imec, a semiconductor research group that works with major chipmakers around the world.

He also mentioned how much Apple depends on third-party software from electronic design automation (EDA) companies. The tools are key to developing the company’s chips. Synopsys and Cadence, two of the biggest EDA firms, are both working to add more AI into their design tools.

From the A4 to Vision Pro: A design timeline

Srouji’s remarks offered a rare glimpse into Apple’s internal process. He walked through Apple’s journey, starting with the A4 chip in the iPhone 4, launched in 2010. Since then, Apple has built a range of custom chips, including those used in the iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. The company also developed the chips that run the Vision Pro headset.

He said that while hardware is important, the real challenge lies in design. Over time, chip design has become more complex and now requires tight coordination between hardware and software. Srouji said AI has the potential to make that coordination faster and more reliable.

Why Apple is working with Broadcom on server chips

In late 2024, Apple began a quiet project with chip supplier Broadcom to develop its first AI server chip. The processor, known internally as ���Baltra,” is said to be part of Apple’s larger plan to support more AI services on the back end. That includes features tied to Apple Intelligence, the company’s new suite of AI tools for iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

Baltra is expected to power Apple’s private cloud infrastructure. Unlike devices that run AI locally, this chip will sit in servers, likely inside Apple’s own data centres. It would help handle heavier AI workloads that are too much for on-device chips.

On-device vs. cloud: Apple’s AI infrastructure split

Apple is trying to balance user privacy with the need for more powerful AI features. Some of its AI tools will run directly on devices. Others will use server-based chips like Baltra. The setup is part of what Apple calls “Private Cloud Compute.”

The company says users won’t need to sign in, and data will be kept anonymous. But the approach depends on having a solid foundation of hardware – both in devices and in the cloud. That’s where chips like Baltra come in. Building its own server chips would give Apple more control over performance, security, and integration.

No backup plan: A pattern in Apple’s hardware strategy

Srouji said Apple is used to taking big hardware risks. When the company moved its Mac lineup from Intel to Apple Silicon in 2020, it didn’t prepare a backup plan.

“Moving the Mac to Apple Silicon was a huge bet for us. There was no backup plan, no split-the-lineup plan, so we went all in, including a monumental software effort,” he said.

The same mindset now seems to apply to Apple’s AI chips. Srouji said the company is willing to go all in again, trusting that AI tools can make the chip design process faster and more precise.

EDA firms like Synopsys and Cadence shape the roadmap

While Apple designs its own chips, it depends heavily on tools built by other companies. Srouji mentioned how important EDA vendors are to Apple’s chip efforts. Cadence and Synopsys are both updating their software to include more AI features.

Synopsys recently introduced a product called AgentEngineer. It uses AI agents to help chip designers automate repetitive tasks and manage complex workflows. The idea is to let human engineers focus on higher-level decisions. The changes could make it easier for companies like Apple to speed up chip development.

Cadence is also expanding its AI offerings. Both firms are in a race to meet the needs of tech companies that want faster and cheaper ways to design chips.

What comes next: Talent, testing, and production

As Apple adds more AI into its chip design, it will need to bring in new kinds of talent. That includes engineers who can work with AI tools, as well as people who understand both hardware and machine learning.

At the same time, chips like Baltra still need to be tested and manufactured. Apple will likely continue to rely on partners like TSMC for chip production. But the design work is moving more in-house, and AI is playing a bigger role in that shift.

How Apple integrates these AI-designed chips into products and services remains to be seen. What’s clear is that the company is trying to tighten its control over the full stack – hardware, software, and now the infrastructure that powers AI.

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Automate, Elevate, and Build a Business That Works for You with Caroline Hobbs

Key Takeaways Automating systems and setting clear expectations are the keys to building a scalable, sustainable business. Agents should start with their personal sphere and consistently ask for the business without fear. Leveraging AI and SOPs empowers agents to save time and focus on income-producing tasks. United States Real Estate Investor The REI Agent with Caroline Hobbs https://youtu.be/rpR6yoX4TIg Follow and subscribe to The REI Agent on social Facebook Instagram Youtube .cls-1fill:#fff; Linkedin X-twitter United States Real Estate Investor It's time to have an investor-friendly agent on your team! It's time to have an investor-friendly agent on your team! United States Real Estate Investor From Open Houses to Ownership: Caroline Hobbs’ Rise to Real Estate Mastery In this eye-opening episode of The REI Agent Podcast, Mattias hosts the extraordinary Caroline Hobbs, a powerhouse in real estate, tech, and team building. While Erica is out for physical therapy, Mattias flies solo to spotlight a woman whose story screams resilience, vision, and innovation. Caroline isn’t just a top-producing agent. She’s the founder of Reward Realty, one of California’s youngest-ever brokers, and the brain behind a revolutionary real estate CRM that’s changing how agents work nationwide. “I graduated college in 2009—arguably the worst time in history to try and get a job in finance.” Her story begins with inherited wisdom. As a third-generation real estate expert, Caroline was practically born to build an empire. What started with open houses during college soon transformed into a thriving brokerage, and eventually, a pioneering tech company designed for agents by an agent. Starting Young, Going Big: The Journey of a 21-Year-Old Broker Caroline doesn’t just talk the talk—she’s lived every part of it. At just 21, she became a licensed broker, stepping into an industry most were fleeing during the housing crash. Her mentor, a Keller Williams legend with over 10,000 contacts in her database, gave Caroline the tactical experience to thrive in chaos. “I was probably the youngest broker in the state for a while… because I graduated early and the experience rule hadn’t kicked in yet.” That early exposure to system-building and data management laid the foundation for something bigger: leading her own team, then creating a platform that helps others do the same, faster, smarter, and more profitably. Real Brokerage, Real Growth, Real Results Fast forward to today, Caroline’s team under Real Brokerage has grown from 4 to 9 agents in just four months. Her secret? Monthly masterminds, relentless expectation setting, and systems that allow every team member to build sustainably. “We teach people how to treat us—but we also set the expectations for our clients, our team, and our business.” She’s not just closing deals. She’s mentoring minds and building leaders. From showings to SOPs, Caroline’s influence runs deep in every aspect of her operation. She reminds us that real leadership is built on communication, follow-through, and vision. The Software That’s Reshaping the Agent's Life Caroline’s CRM isn’t just another shiny object, it’s a full-stack assistant that reads documents, transcribes calls, tracks deadlines, and automates client communication. “We help agents build out their SOPs, automate their transactions, and create time-saving systems that actually serve them.” With integrations into DocuSign, Dropbox, Fellow, and custom pipelines, it’s a plug-and-play system that frees up time for what matters: serving people. The CRM even uses AI to summarize phone calls, schedule follow-ups, and trigger marketing automations. It’s the very definition of working smarter, not harder. Train Like a Pro with Caroline’s AI Roleplay Coach Caroline also created a custom GPT tool for her team that roleplays lead conversations, provides feedback, and trains agents on how to confidently convert calls into clients. “It gives them

real-time feedback on what they did well and how they can improve—and it’s trained with Tom Ferry and Phil Jones language.” New agents use it daily to sharpen their skills before ever picking up a phone. She understands that the biggest gaps in success are often confidence and preparation, and she’s built tools to bridge both. Want More Deals? Ask for the Business. When Mattias asked Caroline for one golden nugget for new agents, she didn’t flinch. “Start with your sphere and ask for the business. Don’t be shy to say, ‘Do you know anyone looking to buy or sell?’” Her advice is refreshingly practical—start face-to-face, lean on your community, and build your skills over time. AI and automation are tools, but relationships and reputation are still the foundation. Final Words of Wisdom from a Trailblazer To close out the episode, Caroline recommends the game-changing book Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell. “You should be out making the sales, not buried in paperwork. Automate and delegate everything else.” From strategy to software to soul, Caroline Hobbs embodies what The REI Agent is all about: building wealth while staying aligned with who you are and what matters most. Want to work smarter, lead better, and live bolder? Start by asking better questions. Caroline did, and it changed everything. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories on The REI Agent podcast, your go-to source for insights, inspiration, and strategies from top agents and investors who are living their best lives through real estate. For more content and episodes, visit reiagent.com. United States Real Estate Investor Create healing and connection within yourself, your family, and your community. Create healing and connection within yourself, your family, and your community. United States Real Estate Investor Contact Caroline Hobbs Reward Realty Linktree United States Real Estate Investor Mentioned References Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell Tom Ferry Phil Jones Real Brokerage Google Forms ChatGPT United States Real Estate Investor Transcript Welcome to the REI Agent, a holistic approach to life through real estate. I'm Mattias, an agent and investor. And I'm Erica, a licensed therapist. Join us as we interview guests that also strive to live bold and fulfilled lives through business and real estate investing. Tune in every week for interviews with real estate agents and investors. Ready to level up? Let's do it. Welcome back to the REI Agent. It's your friendly local neighborhood real estate agent podcast host, Mattias, an investor. We are not, we don't have Erica with us today. So unfortunately, she had to go to PT. So we will hopefully have her here on the next one. But we did have a great guest today, Caroline Hobbs. Caroline is a team lead. She's an experienced agent, broker, and now a software owner. She has a CRM that she sells that has a lot of automations and stuff built in. It's pretty cool. So definitely check out the show notes if you are interested in hearing more about that. She can, you can see where, you know, in her link tree what all is available. I think that in this business, there's a lot of shiny objects. There's a lot of people that are trying to kind of get your money and can be distracting. Sometimes we get focused or persuaded into something. It could be changing brokerages. It could be, you know, this new tool that's fun. It could be a new system. I'm certainly guilty of this stuff. But I think at the end of the day, if you are focused on providing your clients with consistent, clear communication and you're setting expectations, you're going to do really well. So if you focus on those as the core tenement, and if you are building out systems and processes that help enhance that, I think that's what's really key in business that you already have. That's not necessarily something that will help you gain more business, other than people might rave about your services because they felt like they were taken care of the whole time.

So no matter what you do in this business, no matter what kind of things that you look into, because I think, you know, systems and processes and software, AI, all that stuff can be incredibly powerful. Just don't lose sight of what's really important when you are interacting with your clients. I think that's the key there. But without further ado, I'm going to keep this one short. We're going to go right into Caroline Hobbs. She, again, is out of the Silicon Valley area. She is an experienced agent. She may have been, and she talks about this, the youngest broker in the whole state of California for a couple months. So without further ado, Caroline Hobbs. Welcome back to the REI Agent. I am here with Caroline Hobbs. Caroline, thanks so much for joining us today. Thanks for having me. Hey, Caroline, you got a couple different hats. You have been an agent for a while. You've now team lead and you own a software company, correct? Correct. Yeah, awesome. To get started, I want to dive into all this different stuff, but let's get started by just kind of hearing how you got into real estate to begin with. Yeah, definitely. So I am third generation in real estate. So you could kind of say that I was born into it. My grandfather used to flip properties. He was a contractor. And after my mom graduated college, he encouraged her to go on and get her real estate license, which she did. She worked for Fieldstone down in Southern California, selling new homes for years and years, and eventually moved over to the lending side of things. While I was in college, I got a part-time job. I had no intention of going into real estate, as I have my degree in finance, but got a job hosting open houses for a realtor in Palo Alto and decided that I liked it. So shortly after graduation, I got my broker's license and a few years after that, started my independent brokerage. Nice. Wow, that's awesome. So you jumped right into starting your own brokerage, not just a new team. You went right into being your own broker. Well, so the realtor that trained me, just to give you a little bit of perspective, I started working for her in 2008, 2007, something around right there, and right at the heat of the crash as the market was crumbling. I graduated college. You needed to get into it. I graduated college in 2009, which is basically the worst time in history to try and get a job in finance. I was still working with the agent that trained me, and honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better mentor. The woman who I got to work with, she was internationally ranked as the top-selling agent in all of Keller Williams. She had a database at the time of over 10,000 people, which this is before people used databases. So I was hosting her open houses. I was organizing all of her clients in her database. I got a lot of really tactical, hands-on experience for how to manage contacts, how to stir the pot and turn that into actual business. So I worked with her for the first five, six years of my career, and then I was teaching a lot of classes at Keller Williams. I went off. I became an independent agent with them, but ultimately, I felt like my time was being pulled in multiple directions with being in the bigger office and having my broker's license. I felt confident that I could do it, and so I started Reward Realty in 2011. And I started that in 2013, and I ran it as an independent for 11 years. Wow. That's awesome. Just real quick before I forget, do you have any fun ways of re-engaging a database of that size that you could share? Honestly, the technologies have changed so much. So the tactics I use today to serve databases like that versus the tactics I used 10 years ago are very different. I am really big on utilizing tags and client types. I'm also pretty big on utilizing pipelines to analyze your business, kind of scoping out a little bit. I think the most important thing is to make sure that your contacts are always properly categorized.

And then when we talk about my software, I can kind of talk about ways that we have built our system to help agents keep those things top priority as they're working in their database. So that way, it's easier to identify those low-hanging fruit. Okay. Yeah, we'll have to get into that. I do want to talk a little bit about team building first. So when you got your brokerage, did you already have agents that were going to join you or were you just kind of at that point going to be a solo broker agent? Or did you hire an admin? What was that process like? For most of the time that I ran my brokerage as an independent, I had just an admin TC and a couple agents with me, like two or three for most of the time. So it was never, I was always the top producing agent. I was in some cases feeding other agents that were with me. Being independent was great. It was really lonely at first because I went from a team in an office environment to being on my own. And so having that assistant really helped with bridging the camaraderie gap and the social gap. And then it's honestly just recently that I really started getting involved more with the associations, the boards, things like that locally. At the time, real estate wasn't trendy to get into because the market was crashing. It was the worst time in real estate. So I was much younger than anybody else in my office or really in the industry that I knew at the time. When I got my broker's license, I had just turned 21. I was 21. Wow. There's a good chance I was probably the youngest broker in the state for a while just because you had to either have a degree in finance or economics or have five years sales person's experience at the time. And since I was younger than everybody in school and I graduated and got my broker's license right away, they changed it a few months later to require the five years experience. But at the time, they didn't have that in place. I was wondering. I think here it's three years of experience. I don't know if we have that finance loophole. There's no loophole anymore. But there was. This is in 2009, so a long time ago. So when you were bringing agents on or when you had a couple of agents, were they just selling independently or were they designated to help you in certain ways like having a showing agent or something like that, listing specialist? I did have one showing agent. The others worked independently. Okay. Yeah. And how's your, you said sales team earlier. How's that structured now? So my sales team has grown a lot. So one year ago, I made the switch from operating my business as an independent to coming on with Real Brokerage as a part of their white label program. So under their white label program, I've been able to grow quite a bit. We have an agent locally that is a huge attractor. And but he doesn't quite have the capacity to give training and things like that to agents. So I started doing monthly masterminds for agents with my lending partners where I kind of take a look at all the different ways that agents generate business, whether we're talking about social interactions, you know, their kids, the parents at their kids schools, whether we're talking about online marketing, purchasing leads, converting leads, whether we're talking about social media, being an influencer, direct mailing, farming, all of these different kind of tried and true, so to speak, ways. We kind of rotate and dive into each of those things on a monthly basis. Usually the trainings are about two to three hours long. And it has grown my team from four of us to nine of us in the past four months. Wow. Now, again, is that structured kind of like you were before? Do you have any designated people helping you directly? Are they all just kind of independent agents that are there to help or to be mentored by you, et cetera, and work together as a team? So we work together as a team. So I help not as much on like the paid lead side, but like I go on listing appointments with my agents and secure the transaction for us.

I've been in this business for so long. I understand the ins and outs and how to problem solve on the spot. There's not much that somebody could throw at me that I wouldn't be able to take a second and give them good guidance on. Not to say that I'm perfect. It's just when you've been in the business almost 16 years and you've been on as many inspections and things like that, you retain it. And I honestly, I live by the mindset that there's always something new to learn with every transaction, with every interaction that we have with people. So I kind of utilize that. Yeah. Cool. Yeah, it definitely helps. And things don't phase you quite as much as they may have in the beginning. A hundred percent. When a problem comes up or whatever, like each time. I kind of remember the first year that really my business really took off, skyrocketed. It also came with a lot of problems. And there was one time where I was just like down. I was just like, you know, kind of overwhelmed and just like, oh my gosh. So many problems, so many issues. And, you know, a good friend of mine kind of took me aside and was trying to give me like a pep talk and all that kind of stuff. But another friend was telling me, you know, whenever this kind of stuff happens, like it's just, you know, once you get past it, like you feel unfazed, like you're going to be unflappable. You're not going to be able to be bothered by little things anymore because you just got through this like really tedious time. But on top of that, the next time something like that happens, it's not as big of a deal. And so like looking back at the things that like phase you at the beginning versus now, just it's kind of, it's almost funny. But you can share that with your team as well if they're not quite as experienced as you. You know what, I tell my team this all the time and I can't say it enough is not only do we teach other people how to treat us, but we also set expectations for our clients, for our team members, for any interactions that we have. And so I feel like as an agent, more than anything else, that is our number one role is setting expectations. Because it's when those expectations are not met that people start getting frantic and they start making emotional choices. And so if you can just stay ahead of that and provide communication, then the problems stop popping up. 100%. There is somebody on here, I think he was an investor actually, but he was talking about how kind of everything boils down to setting clear expectations and communicating effectively. And if you can do those two things, even with your kids, with your family, it's just like, you know, you're a little kid and they're in the middle of a TV show or middle of playing in the park and all of a sudden you're like, we're going, we're leaving, bye. And just rip them out of that. They're going to be pissed. They're going to be very mad. But if you set the expectations that A, you're going to be here for this long and then kind of check in with them, communicate that, you know, 15 minutes, 10 minutes, five minutes, one minute, whatever, and we're going to leave, then that whole process goes a lot more smoothly. And that's the same for, you know, clients. Like if you are proactively communicating throughout the process and, you know, setting the expectations that they're going to get that email, that call, that whatever at this time, they're not going to be anxious. They feel that they're covered. And yeah, so I agree. Agents are the same way though. And I think that's one reason why I've been successful in stepping from, because in a lot of ways I run my team and my downline with Real in the same way that I ran the brokerage. Setting expectations with your agents. I think, you know, let's talk about marketing for example. People think that they're going to send one postcard and suddenly the phone is going to start ringing and everyone is going to be offering them their house to sell. Right.

That's just not how it works. It's stacking those good behaviors every single day to get closer and closer to your goal. And so it's about building that consistency. And so part of my job as a team lead is setting that expectation from the beginning. Okay, you want to start a farm. That's amazing. Let's go ahead and determine the farm. But to be clear, you should not expect anything to turn from this farm for at least the next three to six months. Don't start Google marketing and think that all of a sudden your phone is going to ring off the hook. No, you're going to have to build up that SEO credibility. You're looking at at least six months before you're really starting to get things, the algorithms and everything, getting to know who you are. And so I think that's where a lot of miscommunication goes into it. I think a lot of people are afraid of the truth or they're afraid of rejection if they give somebody the whole truth. And so it's kind of just it goes back to setting those expectations from the beginning. Yeah, that consistency too is huge. I have a house under contract that I've been mailing postcards to that community as a farm for two years, I think. And this is the first actual deal to come from two years. Yeah. And now the result of this sale is great for everything that I've been saying that I'm doing. I did in this deal and we got an amazing above asking price offers that I can now market to that community and just hopefully that will continue to snowball the results from that marketing that I've been doing. But that's hard for people. I mean, that's a lot of money. You know, it's hard to see the forest for the trees. Like if you're spending a lot of money on Google ads, you're spending a lot of money on postcards and nothing's actually come from it. You just feel like, you know, what's the point after a couple months you just spent. So in some ways it's easier to sign a contract or to just send the money to an agency that says, I'm going to commit to this for a year and I'm going to put it up front and it's done. And because you're going to just be spending money pointlessly otherwise, probably. Well, and honestly, I think the same thing goes when you're starting a team as well is people think this is going to be great. I am going to start a team. I'm going to check in with my team and they're going to go off and then I'm going to get a piece of the commission and it's going to be great. Right. Well, starting a team is a huge time investment and time is money. And, you know, I feel like so much of this business is kind of like a chess game and understanding where you move your time and money. And oftentimes I use those synonymously because, you know, we need both. Yeah. Succeed. Yeah, totally. Tell us a little bit about the software now. We were talking a little bit beforehand and how the software you're creating is all about automation and kind of freeing up people's time. So then I'm definitely super interested in. So tell us about what your software does. Well, so something that I have learned in mentoring agents and running the brokerage and going to conferences and meeting people from across the country. Realtors are social beings. Yeah. They are great at meeting people. They're great at forming relationships. They're not good at the back end stuff, but not everyone can afford an assistant. And a lot of people don't have the skill set to really articulate what it is that they're how their process goes, how it's laid out. And the reason is, is they don't have a standard operating procedure for how they transact. They kind of do it on the fly. Yeah. And say, well, every transaction is so unique. But is it because we have the same deadlines? You have the same paperwork that's needed. Hopefully you're getting the same level of customer service to each of your clients. So one thing that I really love about our software, like straight out of the gate from the time that we onboard you is there's several different modules that you go through.

And really what these modules are aimed to do is to build out those SOPs for your listing and buying process from deadlines to communications, to marketing, to gifting. Even we are one of our things is we're really big on building out integrations for all of the different tools and everything that you're using. If you're using something with an open API, our dev teams will actually build a custom integration with that company. We have a priority list based on request, but that's something that we're doing to constantly make our software work better with the tools and everything that agents are already using. We're not trying to... So many of those. Exactly. There is, there is. So for example, we're just finishing a two-way integration with Fellow, which is a home valuation software. And the reason why we're building out a two-way integration with them is they have some really great data enhancement tools where you can look up phone numbers and email addresses and things like that. And it's no, it's not helpful if you get a data enrichment in another software program and then it doesn't update clients in your database. Right. And so we want to make sure that we're working smarter and not harder. So things like that. So we have the transaction management process that is automated as far as deadlines and communications go. We also have an app with DocuSign and a client portal with Dropbox that kind of organizes all of the paperwork for each client as it's completed. And then as far as like the marketing goes, we have some postcard automations set up. We have from the time that people come into the database and that first call is made to them for like your online marketing leads, that call is actually transcribed and sent through chat GPT to determine what type of client it is. Is it a buyer? Is it a seller? Did you set up an appointment on the call? Because if you did, it's going to set the calendar appointment in your system. Nice. If you collect that email address from them over the phone, it's going to save that email address for them in the system so that when you're driving between appointments or at your kid's soccer game and you're taking a call and you don't have a pen and paper and you're like, oh, could you please text me your contact? Yep. You don't have to do that anymore. Just utilizing the smart number in the system will help you collect all that information and make sure that it's setting things off appropriately. So when different types of appointments are made, different types of communications are going to go out as far as reminders or even email communication, preparing them for an inspection. One of my favorite things is once the inspection is complete, the inspection appointment, it's going to send a text to your client saying the inspection is complete. Use the link below to schedule a review of the inspection documents with your agent. And it sends them the next calendar link. So that way you already have your next appointment being booked with your clients to follow up without you having to sit around and wait for it. Nice. So is this a CRM or a plugin to anybody's CRM? It's a CRM. Okay, cool. Although it can sync with other CRMs, it doesn't make sense. Right, you're doubling up. Yeah, cool. Yeah, I like that. It's, there's a lot that, a lot of time people can spend in that, in those rabbit holes of like automating and stuff. And so it is nice when somebody is already creating those for you and kind of setting up a system that they can follow. So that's really cool. Yeah, we, like throughout the onboarding process, they actually order the communications and everything like that. You can actually change the emails that are going to go out. So you get full privileges over that. You can add emails to sequences. And then our software will automatically build those workflows in there for you. Yeah, that's awesome. So I imagine then you would have kind of like a work phone

number that would be integrated with a CRM that then have those automated texts coming from and that you would have like those phone calls, the recording, et cetera, happening through. Yeah, yeah. And so one of the things that I've found in CRM searches and stuff is there seems to be a lot of separation. Like people like prefer maybe to have their personal stuff and their like work stuff separate. And I've kind of always operated off of like, it's all one for me. You know, like all my contacts are just kind of my sphere. So one of the things that I've had to do with some of the CRMs I've worked with is then kind of sync my contacts. And that has to be like through a Zapier or something like that. But that's been one little thing. But I do like the fact that you can have, you could build out, especially if you're doing, I could imagine if you're doing like online lead generation, which is not something I've done much of, that you might feel bombarded with a bunch of people you don't know well. And so like having that separation could be nice until maybe you get them into like that, you know, they're actually an active client. And then, you know, you might use your own phone as well. But yeah, I could see why there's a lot of people that their CRM wants to be very separate from their personal life. I see that. But honestly, I feel like it's a lot misguided. And the reason for that is like those people, those friends and family members are some of your biggest supporters. Oh, absolutely. And sometimes they need reminding that you're an expert in the field that you're in. You're not just the default because you're family. You're default because you're the smartest person they know about real estate. Yeah. You know what I mean? Yeah. And you want them to be shouting your name from the hilltops anytime they hear anybody breathing about moving. Exactly. So for me, like identifying the client type, and we have a lot of automation set up like this, where it's like when you add a lead source, we add it into the workflow, and we say, okay, leads coming from this lead source. What are they? Are they buyers? Are they sellers? Are they so like, for example, we use Google Forms. And so I know that when somebody fills out the buyer Google Form, that they are a buyer. Yeah. And so I think it's just making sure that you're appropriately labeling your contacts. And so, you know, you asked me the question earlier, like, what do you do to stir the pot? Yeah. Well, again, as a part of the onboarding process, and it's available like in our learning center as well as we talk about how to use tags, we talk about how to use the client type, we talk about how to create new opportunities to keep the end filters to be able to find the people that you've communicated with most recently, the newest leads, the how to put them in groups where you know that this is like a warm nurture, like you know that they're going to transact in the next six to 12 months, and they should be on your like bi weekly call list. Right, right. You know. So those are kind of the things that I specify and we use automation to automatically add certain tags when they hit different milestones, so to speak, or have reached out in a certain way. We can automate removal of tags or addition of tags. So that way, we're making sure that our data is constantly staying up to date as well. Yeah, yeah, that's, it's always embarrassing. If, like I have, I have a lender that sends me a happy birthday message every year on the wrong date. And that's why, like, you know, this stuff is great if you have good data, and that's why it's so important to like you have to really work your data, your sphere to make sure that you're getting, you know, you're not doing something like that. Exactly. Yeah. That's cool. What other ways have you used AI to integrate with this system? To integrate into the system. The phone is probably the most impressive right now. The

other ways that we're using it is going to be in reading the transaction documents that part isn't going to be ready for probably the next six months. But we are working on actually being able to extract fields from like the purchase contract and whatnot to update fields in our different transaction files. That's cool. We also use it for, we do have AI like assistance that can help with texting back and things like that when calls come in. It's a last minute, it's like a last ditch effort kind of thing for us to use the AI agents. I prefer human voice. So most of my smart numbers bring to multiple people on my team. Okay. What other ways are we using? I have a market analysis. So I know the smart number thing that you just said to me really quickly, like, so that would, everybody's phone would ring or would it go to like different people at different times? If somebody doesn't answer, then it goes to the next person. I can set it up either way, actually. So that would be round robin. It was going to go around the circle. Um, usually it just rings to everybody all at the same time. So the first person that picks it up, that's my preference because then you don't have somebody sitting on the phone thinking that nobody's going to pick up the phone. Two minutes. Yeah, that makes sense. That's cool. Yeah, that makes sense. And obviously having somebody answer is the best option. Yeah. That's the number that I use on every single marketing piece. If you look on Google, it's going to be my smart number. If you look on anything, um, being a woman in this industry, I stopped putting my phone number out there a little while ago. Sure. Um, and that's been helpful. Yeah, no, that's, that's great. And that's one of the beauties too, of, of having something, uh, a number in a CRM that's not, you know, your personal number. Um, sorry, then I interrupted you about, you were saying something else. Um, I can't remember what it was now. Um, oh, we also use AI for a market analysis each month. So, um, I used a prompt that uses data from like, what's going on with the fed and news and whatnot to, um, help give insight as to the factors that are affecting our local marketplace currently. Oh, that's cool. Yeah. I think, I think, uh, anybody listening to this, that isn't using AI much. Um, I think it's just really important to start, uh, just, I heard somebody say, put a sticky note on your desk that says, how can I have AI do this? Um, or how can I use AI? And, and it's just really about figuring it out. Like if you haven't, you don't even have to figure it out. Ask, ask chat GPT why you're using it. The point is that you have to actually like use it. Like you have to be, uh, constantly trying to engage it because if you're not, then you may not think, oh, oh, this could be done by a chat GPT. Cause like, once you start, you know, using it for more and more things, it just becomes like obvious, like, oh yeah, that's something I'm definitely going to have chat GPT do. Um, my personal favorite right now, uh, this is really small, but one thing that's been pretty impactful is, you know, I have a Mac and Apple intelligence is kind of built in or whatever. Um, what I did was I, uh, made keyboard shortcuts for a proofreading and for a rewriting so that wherever I'm in, in my Mac, um, if I'm writing something, I can just kind of word vomit and just like get something out there that's not that clear, but it has the key points in it and then boom rewrite. And it's perfect. And that can be in a text message or that can be in an email. My email has built an AI too, but, but yeah, it's, that's been, that's been really nice, uh, to just kind of be more effective of a communicator. Cause I think, you know, often through when you're not on the phone, I mean, the way you communicate is very, very key. Absolutely. I, um, one thing that I did for my team is I built a custom Jack, uh, GPT for role playing with them, which is so easy to do.

Honestly, it's not rocket science, but, um, the thing I like about it is I built in like randomized questions for it. Um, and the reason why I love utilizing this tool. And so like on my agent's weekly check-in sheet, one of the questions is how many times did you use the chat GPT module this week? And the point is, is they'll come up with a scenario, they present it and you need to respond. And then it's going to give you advice on like what you did well, where you can improve and what the perfect answer would be. That's cool. And, um, I pro I trained it using Tom Ferry and Phil Jones language. Okay. Um, yeah, that's awesome. And it goes really, really nice. And so, and I really, you could do like the voice to text for it, or even just do the voice role play with it. But honestly, I prefer people doing the written version because I find that when you sit down and write and you're really thinking about it, your brain makes deeper lasting changes than if you're just to talk, you start thinking about the cadence and how you want to put these different words together, um, in a more thoughtful way that I feel like can stick and become more of a script. Yeah. Yeah. I love that. That's awesome. Um, I do have some, I have some questions about like, uh, if you have any golden nuggets for real estate agents, uh, that maybe are getting started or, um, have been at it for a while. I mean, is there anything that comes to mind that you'd want to share? Ask for the business, start with your sphere and ask for the business. Don't be shy to say, do you know anyone that's thinking of buying or selling this year? Okay. I love it. And is that, would you recommend going by calling, uh, emails? What, what's the best route for, for doing that? Um, I think for newer agents also honestly being like face to face with people, like throughout your day to day life, that's going to be your best bet. Um, I don't think newer agents have the skills on the phone to fully convert. I think that's a skill that's acquired over time, which is absolutely something you should work on, but do a month of my chat GPT bot first and then go and talk on the phone. Um, cool. Ask for it, like get involved with the community and ask for it. Yeah, no, that's great. I love it. Um, what about any books that you'd recommend? Do you have any favorite books that are fundamental for everybody to read or ones that you're currently enjoying? Yeah, I, I am a serial reader, so I am constantly picking up new tips and tricks. I think pertaining to this conversation, um, Dan Martell's book, buy back your time. Um, that really focuses on making sure that the activities that you're putting the most time into activities that only you can do. So in real estate, that's making the sales. You should be in phase showing homes. You should not be organizing your paperwork and spending hours on doing that when you could be out going and finding your next transaction. Yeah, no, that's awesome. Um, and, and like you were saying, like, you know, with your CRM, um, there's some of those automations, like if, if you're doing it yourself, it takes a lot of time. And that might be, again, where you can buy back your time by having somebody else do it by using your software. Um, but yeah, what a great way to free up, um, bandwidth too, is to automate a lot of the things that are just kind of repetitive. Yeah, absolutely. I'll, um, I'll send you my link tree to put in the description that has information on both my software, but it also has, um, access to our chat GPT module. So if anybody wants to give it a shot and try and sharpen their skills, um, it's there for you to use. Oh, that's awesome. Thank you. And that was going to be my next question is, is what's the best way to reach out to you or find more information about this stuff? Yeah, absolutely. Um, use that link. It's got all of my contact information, my social handles, um, and information on our, on our software.

Cool. Awesome. Well, I really appreciate your time. This has been a fun conversation. Yeah, absolutely. Thanks so much for having me.

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Agentic AI: The Rise of Autonomous Digital Assistants

How Smart Autonomous Agents Are Redefining the Human-AI Relationship

Introduction: A New Era in Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to sci-fi novels or the realm of elite researchers. Today, AI is seamlessly woven into our daily lives powering voice assistants like Siri, recommending content on Netflix, detecting fraud in banking systems, and even helping doctors diagnose illnesses faster and more accurately.

But we are now entering a transformative phase in the evolution of AI, one that promises not just efficiency but autonomy, adaptability, and even decision-making capability. At the forefront of this evolution is a new class of systems known as Agentic AI, often referred to as Autonomous Digital Assistants or AI agents.

These next-generation AI systems are not limited to pre-defined scripts or simple automation. Instead, they exhibit goal-oriented behavior, can take independent actions, adapt to feedback, and operate across multiple platforms to complete complex tasks. From managing business operations to coding, designing, researching, and even negotiating, Agentic AI is set to redefine how we work, live, and think.

Why Does This Matter Now?

The rise of Agentic AI is fueled by the rapid advancement of machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and neural networks. Leading AI models like GPT-4, Claude, and Gemini by Google are already demonstrating capabilities that blur the line between tool and collaborator.

These AI agents aren’t just passive responders they can:

Analyze and interpret vast amounts of real-time data

Make decisions based on defined objectives

Learn from interaction and optimize over time

Perform multi-step tasks autonomously across platforms 

In practical terms, this means we could soon delegate entire workflows from scheduling meetings and writing reports to launching marketing campaigns and conducting customer service to intelligent digital assistants.

A Glimpse Into the Future

Imagine a virtual business partner who not only helps you stay organized but also negotiates contracts, optimizes your website SEO, handles email outreach, and reports performance metrics all without your daily input. This is no longer fiction thanks to innovations in agentic architectures like Auto-GPT, BabyAGI, and tools being developed by OpenAI, this reality is quickly becoming mainstream.

What This Means for You

Whether you're a startup founder, corporate executive, creative freelancer, or student, the rise of Agentic AI signals a massive shift in digital productivity and human-AI collaboration. Understanding how these systems work, their limitations, and their ethical implications will be essential in the coming years.

Stay tuned as we explore how Agentic AI is shaping the future of:

Work and productivity

Entrepreneurship

Customer experience

Education and learning

Human decision-making

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What Is Agentic AI?

Agentic AI refers to a new class of artificial intelligence systems that act as autonomous digital agents capable of independently executing tasks, making decisions, and learning from outcomes without constant human oversight. These systems are a significant evolution beyond traditional AI tools like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant, which require direct prompts for every action.

Key Concept: Agentic AI possesses "agency" the ability to act on its own in pursuit of a defined goal.

How Agentic AI Works

Unlike rule-based or reactive systems, Agentic AIs:

Plan and prioritize tasks using large language models (LLMs) and advanced reasoning algorithms

Initiate actions proactively based on changing input or context

Monitor and optimize ongoing processes without manual triggers

Adapt to feedback through reinforcement learning or user corrections

Collaborate across systems to accomplish multi-step workflows

This autonomy is what distinguishes Agentic AI from traditional AI. While older systems wait for commands, agentic models can determine “what to do next”, often in real-time.

Real-World Examples of Agentic AI

Here are some powerful tools and frameworks already showcasing the power of Agentic AI:

Auto-GPT: An experimental open-source project that chains GPT-4 calls together to autonomously complete tasks

BabyAGI: A lightweight AI agent that uses a task management loop to accomplish goals

OpenAI’s GPT Agents: Part of OpenAI's Assistant API, these agents can execute code, manage files, and use external tools

Meta’s LLaMA Agents: An open-source effort pushing the boundaries of multi-agent collaboration

From Tools to Teammates

The fundamental shift with agentic systems is that AI is no longer just a tool it becomes a collaborator. These agents can:

Work independently in the background

Schedule and send emails based on intent

Analyze and summarize reports

Interact with APIs and databases

Monitor key metrics and trigger actions based on thresholds 

This shift has vast implications for entrepreneurs, marketers, developers, and enterprise teams, making work faster, smarter, and more human-centric.

Why It Matters

As businesses increasingly adopt automation and AI-driven workflows, the value of Agentic AI lies in:

Scalability: They handle thousands of micro-tasks in parallel

Productivity: Human teams are freed up for creative and strategic work

Cost-efficiency: Tasks traditionally requiring manual labor can be automated

Consistency: No missed follow-ups or human fatigue 

The rise of agentic systems also aligns with major trends in autonomous agents, self-learning AI, and multi-modal interaction the future of digital workspaces.

Learn more about the difference between Generative AI and Agentic AI from Stanford HAI and how it's expected to shape productivity in the next decade.

The Technological Leap Behind Agentic AI

The rise of Agentic AI is not a coincidence, it's the result of rapid advances in multiple fields of artificial intelligence and computing. These systems are driven by a convergence of technologies that allow machines to think, act, and evolve much like human collaborators.

1. Large Language Models (LLMs)

The foundation of agentic AI lies in powerful large language models like OpenAI’s GPT-4, Anthropic’s Claude, and Google’s Gemini. These models can:

Understand complex instructions

Generate human-like text

Analyze unstructured data

Hold multi-turn conversations with contextual awareness 

LLMs give agents the language understanding and generation power to reason and communicate independently.

2. Reinforcement Learning and Agentic Planning

Reinforcement learning techniques like RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) and goal-based optimization equip agentic systems with the ability to:

Set internal objectives

Learn from trial and error

Optimize decision-making over time 

This makes agents smarter with each interaction, similar to how humans learn through experience.

3. Memory & Long-Term Context

Unlike traditional AI that operates in isolated prompts, agentic systems use memory modules to:

Track goals and user preferences

Recall past conversations and actions

Build on previous outcomes to refine future performance 

For example, tools like LangChain and AutoGPT include memory systems that make agents feel persistent and context-aware, bridging the gap between sessions.

4. APIs and System Integration

Thanks to seamless integration with APIs, webhooks, and automation platforms, Agentic AI can:

Schedule meetings (e.g., via Calendly)

Send emails through Gmail or Outlook

Pull data from CRMs like HubSpot

Update spreadsheets or dashboards

This connectivity turns AI agents into autonomous digital workers embedded across tools and platforms you already use.

5. Multi-Modal Data Understanding

New-generation agents are not limited to text. With multi-modal capabilities, they can process:

Images (object recognition, design feedback)

Audio (voice commands, transcription)

Video (gesture recognition, editing suggestions)

Code (debugging, deployment assistance)

Projects like OpenAI's GPT-4o and Google’s Gemini 1.5 are pushing the boundaries here, enabling agents to perceive and act across sensory input channels.

Continuous Learning & Evolution

Perhaps the most transformative leap is how agentic AIs grow over time. They:

Track long-term goals

Adjust their strategies

Learn from failed outcomes

Reuse patterns that work 

This adaptive behavior, fueled by feedback loops and self-correction, mirrors key traits of human cognition making agentic systems more than tools; they become intelligent teammates.

Use Cases of Agentic AI: Beyond Virtual Assistants

Agentic AI is quickly becoming one of the most transformative tools in both consumer and enterprise landscapes. These AI-powered digital agents go far beyond simple voice commands or chatbot interactions; they're redefining how work gets done across sectors. From automating business operations to revolutionizing healthcare and education, Agentic AI applications are unlocking efficiency, creativity, and personalization at scale.

Business & Marketing: The Next-Gen Workforce

In the business world, agentic AI is functioning as a full-stack digital worker. These intelligent agents can:

Automate CRM tasks by managing leads, sending follow-up emails, and updating pipelines in tools like HubSpot or Salesforce.

Draft personalized marketing content for emails, blogs, or ad campaigns using platforms like Jasper AI or Copy.ai.

Schedule and coordinate meetings across time zones by integrating with calendars and apps like Calendly.

Conduct competitive analysis and summarize market trends in real time, giving businesses a strategic edge.

Software Development: AI That Codes & Maintains

For developers, agentic AI acts as a proactive coding partner. It can:

Debug errors autonomously using tools like GitHub Copilot.

Generate new features based on project specs and user feedback.

Run performance tests, monitor infrastructure health, and auto-scale cloud resources.

Agents can even integrate into CI/CD pipelines to push updates and manage deployment cycles without human intervention.

Education: Personalized, Self-Updating Tutors

In the realm of education, agentic AI is redefining personalized learning. These digital tutors can:

Adapt to a student’s pace and learning style using real-time analytics.

Assign dynamic exercises that reinforce weak areas.

Grade assignments, provide feedback, and curate study materials aligned to the curriculum.

Help teachers reduce administrative load while increasing student engagement.

Explore how Khanmigo by Khan Academy is already pioneering this approach using GPT-based tutoring agents.

Healthcare: Real-Time Patient Support

In healthcare, agentic AI offers solutions that improve both efficiency and patient outcomes:

Triage symptoms and suggest next steps based on input and health records.

Automate follow-up scheduling and prescription reminders.

Monitor vital metrics and send alerts for potential risks in chronic care patients.

Agents can act as digital nurses, assisting medical professionals with real-time insights while improving access for patients especially in underserved areas. Check out how Mayo Clinic is exploring AI-driven care pathways using autonomous agents.

Creative Industries: Empowering Human Imagination

Agentic AI is also reshaping the creative world, helping artists, writers, designers, and marketers create faster and smarter. These tools can:

Draft blog posts, scripts, or story outlines for content creators.

Generate visual ideas or even full designs using tools like Adobe Firefly.

Offer real-time editing suggestions, freeing up time for deeper storytelling or branding work.

Create music, edit videos, or write code snippets for creative tech solutions.

This fusion of human creativity and AI support leads to faster production cycles and higher-quality output.

From Assistance to Collaboration

One of the most profound shifts that agentic AI brings is the transition from tool to teammate. Where older AI models acted like sophisticated calculators or search engines, the new generation behaves more like colleagues who understand context, maintain continuity, and offer proactive input. These agents don’t just wait for tasks, they suggest them. They don’t merely execute, they optimize and innovate.

This changes the human-machine relationship fundamentally. It opens the door to collaborative intelligence, where humans provide vision and judgment, while AI agents handle execution and refinement. The result is a synergistic model where productivity, creativity, and efficiency are amplified.

Challenges and Ethical Considerations

Despite its potential, the rise of agentic AI raises important ethical and operational questions. Trust becomes a central issue. How do we ensure that autonomous systems make decisions aligned with human values? Who is accountable when an AI agent makes a costly mistake? As these agents become more autonomous, there is a pressing need for transparency, auditability, and control mechanisms to prevent unintended consequences.

There’s also the risk of over-dependence. If individuals and organizations begin to rely too heavily on agentic AI, critical thinking and hands-on skills may decline. Furthermore, job displacement in certain roles is inevitable, which necessitates rethinking how education and workforce development can evolve alongside AI.

Privacy is another concern. Autonomous assistants often require access to sensitive data emails, calendars, and financial records to function effectively. Ensuring that this data is used ethically and securely is paramount. Regulation, informed design, and public awareness must evolve in step with these technologies.

The Future: Where Do We Go From Here?

Agentic AI is still in its early stages, but the trajectory is clear. As models become more capable and integration becomes seamless, these digital agents will increasingly handle complex workflows with minimal oversight. The near future could see agents managing entire departments, running online businesses, or supporting elderly individuals with daily tasks and health monitoring.

Imagine logging off work and knowing your AI teammate will monitor your email, respond to routine inquiries, update your CRM, and prepare your reports for the next day all without a single prompt. That’s not science fiction, it's the very real promise of agentic AI.

What this future demands from us is not fear, but responsibility. We must guide the development of these technologies to serve human goals, amplify ethical intelligence, and build a world where AI doesn’t just mimic thought but supports human flourishing.

Conclusion: Empowering the Human Mind Through Agentic AI

The rise of agentic AI signals a fundamental shift in the way we interact with technology. These autonomous digital agents are not here to replace human intelligence, they are here to augment it. By moving beyond simple, reactive tools to proactive and context-aware collaborators, agentic AI extends human capability in areas ranging from decision-making to creativity, productivity, and innovation.

This evolution marks the next chapter of the AI revolution, one where machines are not merely assistants, but intelligent teammates capable of managing complex workflows, learning from feedback, and evolving with us.

As we stand at the edge of this new era, the most important question is no longer “Will agentic AI change our lives?” it’s “How will we choose to harness it?”

With thoughtful design, strong ethical frameworks, and a focus on human-AI collaboration, these technologies can:

Empower entrepreneurs and startups to do more with less.

Revolutionize industries like healthcare, education, and creative media.

Enhance learning, innovation, and accessibility on a global scale.

Want to go deeper? Explore how OpenAI’s AutoGPT and Google’s Project Astra are shaping the next generation of intelligent agents.

Final Call to Action

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FAQs

What is Agentic AI, and how is it different from regular AI? Agentic AI refers to systems that can operate independently, make decisions, and pursue goals without continuous human guidance. Unlike traditional AI that reacts to commands, Agentic AI takes initiative, plans tasks, and adjusts its behavior based on outcomes. Think of it like a digital assistant that doesn’t just wait for instructions but proactively helps you manage your day, automate work, or optimize decisions. This makes Agentic AI ideal for complex workflows, business automation, and even personal productivity offering a significant upgrade over static or rule-based AI models.

How can Agentic AI benefit my small business? Agentic AI can automate repetitive tasks, manage customer interactions, and even analyze business data to improve operations. For instance, it can handle scheduling, automate emails, manage inventory alerts, and recommend actions based on real-time data. Unlike basic automation tools, Agentic AI acts more like a virtual employee identifying bottlenecks, adjusting priorities, and learning from each decision. This reduces human error, saves time, and allows small business owners to focus on strategy and growth instead of operations. The longer it runs, the smarter and more efficient it becomes.

Can Agentic AI integrate with existing tools like CRMs or project managers? Yes, most Agentic AI platforms are designed to work with existing software like CRMs, task managers, email platforms, and data tools. Integration may involve APIs, plugins, or native connectors that allow the AI to read, analyze, and act on your business data. Once connected, the AI can schedule follow-ups, organize leads, assign tasks, and suggest process improvements without manual input. This seamless integration empowers teams to operate more efficiently, using the tools they already know supercharged by intelligent automation.

Is Agentic AI safe to use with sensitive information? Agentic AI systems are generally built with advanced encryption, access controls, and compliance with data protection regulations (like GDPR or HIPAA, depending on the use case). However, safety depends on the platform you choose. Reputable providers ensure that the AI only accesses necessary data and follows strict protocols for storing and processing sensitive information. Always verify a platform’s security standards, opt for role-based access, and audit activity logs regularly. When implemented correctly, Agentic AI can actually improve security by reducing human error in data handling.

Do I need technical skills to use Agentic AI effectively? No, most modern Agentic AI platforms are designed with user-friendly interfaces, guided onboarding, and natural language instructions. You don’t need to code or understand machine learning. For example, you can ask the assistant to “automate follow-ups for new leads” or “summarize this week’s tasks.” Many systems even learn your preferences over time, making suggestions tailored to your workflow. However, understanding your business processes and goals clearly is important because the AI works best when it knows what outcomes you're aiming to achieve.

How does Agentic AI learn and improve over time? Agentic AI uses machine learning algorithms that analyze data, decisions, and results to improve its performance over time. It tracks patterns, adapts to user preferences, and optimizes processes based on feedback loops. For instance, if you reject certain suggestions, it learns to adjust future recommendations accordingly. Some advanced Agentic AIs also conduct trial-and-error planning, known as reinforcement learning, to fine-tune their strategies. This makes them highly effective in dynamic environments where flexibility, personalization, and long-term optimization are valuable.

Can Agentic AI replace human employees? Agentic AI is designed to augment human workers, not replace them. While it can automate repetitive or data-heavy tasks, humans are still essential for creativity, judgment, and emotional intelligence. For example, the AI might prepare reports, manage appointments, or send follow-ups, but humans will still lead decision-making, handle complex negotiations, and ensure alignment with business values. Think of Agentic AI as a digital teammate, one that handles the busywork so your team can focus on innovation, strategy, and relationship-building.

What industries benefit most from Agentic AI? Virtually every industry can benefit from Agentic AI, but it's especially transformative in areas like customer service, sales, marketing, healthcare, logistics, and finance. For example, in healthcare, an Agentic AI can manage patient follow-ups, insurance verification, and medical reminders. In e-commerce, it can optimize inventory, automate promotions, and analyze customer behavior. Its strength lies in cross-functional utility wherever workflows are repeatable and data-driven, Agentic AI can create massive efficiencies and improve decision quality without ongoing micromanagement.

What should I consider before implementing Agentic AI? Before adopting Agentic AI, define your goals clearly: Do you want to automate tasks, improve decision-making, or scale operations? Evaluate your current workflows to identify areas where autonomy adds the most value. Choose a platform that supports integration with your existing tools, offers robust security, and aligns with your industry needs. Also, prepare your team for collaboration with AI by promoting a culture of experimentation and learning. A thoughtful implementation ensures the AI complements human roles, enhances productivity, and delivers real ROI.

What is the future of Agentic AI? The future of Agentic AI lies in more human-like decision-making, proactive problem solving, and deeper collaboration with both humans and other AIs. We're moving toward AI agents that understand context, maintain long-term goals, and self-optimize with minimal input. In the near future, these assistants will run entire business functions, conduct autonomous research, negotiate contracts, or even design products. They’ll act as intelligent extensions of individuals and organizations blending autonomy with accountability. This evolution marks a shift from using tools to partnering with intelligent agents that think and act independently.

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The 10 Best AI Video Generators in 2025

AI video generation has exploded in 2025, transforming how businesses, creators, and agencies approach video content creation. With the rise of advanced AI video generation tools, video production is now faster, smarter, and more accessible than ever. Whether you’re looking for an online AI video generator, free AI video generators, or enterprise AI video solutions, there’s a tool for every need and budget. In this guide, we’ll explore the best AI video generators of 2025, their standout features, and how they’re powering the future of AI video automation, editing, and analysis.

1. Kling AI

Best for: High-quality, cinematic AI-generated videos at a competitive price.

Kling AI stands out for its impressive video quality, realistic lip-sync, and creative control features. Its ‘Elements’ feature lets users fine-tune AI-generated content, making it ideal for marketing, explainer, and promotional videos. While video generation can be slow (5–30 minutes), the results often rival or surpass competitors. Kling is best for those prioritizing quality over speed and is a strong choice for agencies and enterprises seeking custom AI video generator solutions.

Pros: Cinematic quality, precise lip-sync, affordable pricing, creative controls.

Cons: Slower generation times, lacks built-in editing tools.

2. Runway Gen 4

Best for: Professional video editing and generative AI video content.

Runway is a leader in AI video generation, offering Gen 4 models for text-to-video, image-to-video, and advanced AI-powered editing. Its intuitive interface and powerful features make it a favorite among creators, marketers, and agencies. Runway’s free plan is great for trying out its capabilities, while paid options unlock higher resolution and longer videos. It’s widely used for AI-generated marketing videos, YouTube content, and creative projects.

Pros: Multiple generation modes, high-fidelity output, strong editing tools, free plan.

Cons: Export times can be slow, and free credits are limited.

3. Google Veo 2

Best for: Long-form, high-resolution AI video creation.

Google Veo 2 delivers 4K video generation and up to 120-second shot lengths, making it ideal for enterprise AI video tools and agencies producing longer content. Its advanced AI video analysis software and creative controls appeal to professionals needing cinematic results. Pricing is usage-based, and there’s a free option via Google AI Studio for experimentation.

Pros: 4K output, long video duration, advanced controls.

Cons: Higher cost, no sound generation.

4. OpenAI Sora

Best for: Cutting-edge, text-to-video AI video generation.

Sora by OpenAI offers powerful text-to-video and image-to-video capabilities, with support for editing and updating outputs. It’s popular among developers and agencies building custom AI video generator solutions or integrating AI video generation SaaS development into their platforms. Sora is available via ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscriptions.

Pros: Advanced AI, flexible generation, developer-friendly.

Cons: No free plan, limited shot length on lower tiers.

5. Pika 2.0

Best for: Fast, creative video generation for marketing and product showcases.

Pika 2.0 excels at generating short, high-quality videos from text or images, with a focus on marketing and product content. It offers a free trial and paid plans, making it accessible for startups, agencies, and freelancers needing AI video content creation.

Pros: Quick generation, creative options, strong for marketing.

Cons: Higher cost for premium features, max shot length is shorter.

6. Adobe Firefly

Best for: AI-powered video editing and b-roll generation.

Adobe Firefly brings AI tools for video editing, b-roll creation, and content enhancement to the Adobe ecosystem. It’s perfect for content creators and agencies looking to streamline workflows with AI video automation services. Free credits are available for new users.

Pros: Seamless Adobe integration, b-roll generation, editing features.

Cons: Shorter max video length, paid plans required for ongoing use.

7. Hailuo AI

Best for: Free text/image-to-video generation.

Hailuo AI is a standout among free AI video generators, offering daily credits and multi-modal generation. It’s a strong choice for individuals, small businesses, and agencies testing AI video content creation without upfront investment.

Pros: Free daily credits, text/image-to-video, easy to use.

Cons: Shorter video duration, fewer advanced controls.

8. Luma Dream Machine

Best for: AI-generated video clips and creative storytelling.

Luma Dream Machine focuses on image-to-video generation and creative storytelling. It’s suitable for agencies, creators, and brands looking to build unique content for social media, ads, or YouTube Shorts.

Pros: Creative output, affordable pricing, sound generation.

Cons: No text-to-video, limited editing options.

9. Vidu

Best for: Quick, customizable AI video generation for social media.

Vidu offers fast, customizable video generation with support for text, image, and editing features. It’s ideal for agencies, marketers, and creators producing AI-generated marketing videos or YouTube content on a budget.

Pros: Affordable, quick generation, supports multiple formats.

Cons: Shorter video length, fewer advanced editing tools.

10. Synthesia

Best for: AI avatar videos and multi-language support.

Synthesia is a leader in AI video agent technology, enabling users to create videos with digital avatars in multiple languages. It’s popular for training, marketing, and explainer videos, and is used by enterprise clients and agencies alike. Free credits are available for new users.

Pros: AI avatars, multi-language, enterprise-ready.

Cons: Paid plans for full features, limited customization for avatars.

How to Choose the Best AI Video Generator for Your Needs

When selecting an AI video generator, consider:

Purpose: Are you creating marketing videos, YouTube content, or enterprise training? Choose a tool that aligns with your goals.

Features: Look for AI video analysis software, editing tools, avatar support, and automation features.

Pricing: Many offer free trials or credits, but advanced features often require a subscription.

Ease of Use: Some tools cater to beginners, while others offer advanced controls for professionals.

The Future of AI Video Generation

AI video generation is rapidly evolving, with new tools and features launching every month. From white-label AI video generators for agencies to AI video generator development companies offering custom solutions, the opportunities are vast. Whether you want to build your own AI video generator or leverage AI video creation services, 2025 is the year to embrace AI-powered video production.

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You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overwhelmed—Here’s Why AI Agents Might Be the Fix

You’re Not Lazy, You’re Overwhelmed Here’s Why AI Agents Might Be the Fix Let’s go ahead and set the record straight: you’re not lazy, flaky, or unmotivated. You’re just maxed out, running a modern business with outdated tools, an overflowing browser, and a to-do list that looks like a CVS receipt. That constant weight on your chest? It’s not failure. It’s fatigue… decision fatigue, task…

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When (and when not) to build AI products: A guide to maximizing ROI

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When (and when not) to build AI products: A guide to maximizing ROI

A few weeks ago, I saw a post on Instagram that made me laugh; it was about someone’s grandmother asking if she should invest in AI. That really struck a chord. Right now, AI is everywhere. It’s overhyped, misunderstood, and somehow both intimidating and irresistible. 

I work with executives, product managers, and board members every day who are all asking the same questions: When should we invest in AI? How do we know if it’ll be worth it? And once we do decide to invest, how do we make sure we actually get a return on that investment?

After more than a decade building AI products –��from chatbots at Wayfair to playlist personalization at Spotify to Reels recommendations at Instagram, and leading the AI org at SiriusXM – I’ve seen the difference between AI that delivers and AI that drains. 

This article is my attempt to help you avoid the latter, because here’s the thing: AI is powerful, but it’s also expensive. You have to know when it makes sense to build, and how to build smart. 

So, let’s get started.

Define the problem first – AI is not the goal

Let me be blunt: if you can’t clearly articulate the business problem you’re trying to solve, AI is probably not the answer. AI is not a goal. It’s a tool. A very expensive one.

I always come back to something Marty Cagan said about product management: 

“Your job is to define what is valuable, what is viable, and what is feasible.”

That same principle applies to AI investment. You need:

A clear business objective

A way to quantify the value (revenue, cost reduction, efficiency, customer satisfaction, etc.)

A realistic budget based on your unique context

If you’re a nonprofit, you might ask how many people you’re serving and what it costs. If you’re a startup, it’s how many paid users you expect to gain and your acquisition cost. For a teacher, it’s student outcomes per dollar spent. The same logic applies to AI.

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Quantifying the value of AI

Let’s say you do have a clear problem. Great. Now the question becomes: What value will AI actually bring?

Sometimes the ROI is direct and measurable. For example, it could be revenue growth from improved ad targeting or cost savings by identifying high-risk loan applicants more accurately.

Other times, the value is indirect but still impactful, such as:

Customer experience improvements (higher customer satisfaction scores)

Operational efficiency (like automating data entry)

Competitive advantage (being the first to offer a feature)

Employee productivity (autocomplete in Gmail, ChatGPT-generated product briefs)

Here’s how I recommend approaching it:

List out your key metrics

Assign potential impact scores (quantitative or qualitative)

Use forecasting, heuristics, or pre/post analysis to estimate the lift

For example, back when I was working on Reels recommendations, we modeled how a small bump in conversion rate could translate into tens of millions of dollars in additional revenue. It doesn’t need to be perfect – it just needs to be honest.

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The Role of AI in Inventory Management: A Detailed Overview

In today’s era, efficient inventory management is very Important for success. The days of manual tracking and guesswork has passed away. Now AI is revolutionizing the businesses and handle their stock. This blog is about the transformative role of AI in inventory management, covering its workings, benefits, and real-world applications.

What Is AI Inventory Management?

Inventory Management involves using AI and ML technology to automate and optimize processes related to inventory. It is a step beyond traditional inventory systems by using data analysis and predictive models and automation to increase efficiency, reduce costs and boost efficiency overall. This includes using ai ml solutions to provide more accurate forecasting.

How Does Artificial Intelligence Work In Inventory Management?

AI works in inventory management through several key mechanisms:

Data Analysis: AI algorithmic analysis vast amounts of information, including trends in the market, sales history as well as supplier details, and even weather patterns to find patterns and provide insights.

Predictive Modeling: By using AI ML Engineering, AI develops predictive models to predict the demand, anticipate stockouts and optimize reordering points.

Automation : AI helps automate routine work such as order placing inventory replenishment, order processing and tracking inventory, freeing the human resources to focus on strategic tasks.

Real-time Tracking: AI-powered systems give real-time information on the inventory levels of businesses, allowing them to react quickly to changes in circumstances.

Anomaly Detection : AI can detect abnormal patterns or differences in inventory data, alerting possible issues such as theft or mistakes.

Use Cases for Artificial Intelligence In Inventory Management

AI’s versatility makes it applicable in various inventory management scenarios:

Demand Forecasting :AI forecasts demand in the future by analyzing historical data, seasonality as well as external factors.

Inventory Optimization : AI determines optimal stock levels in order to reduce the cost of holding and to avoid stockouts.

Automated Reordering :AI will automatically initiate reorders as soon as inventory levels drop below thresholds that are predefined.

Supply Management :AI analyzes the performance of suppliers and detects risks that could be a risk.

Warehouse optimization: AI optimizes warehouse layout and picking routes for efficient operations

Quality Control: AI is used for visual inspections to identify the presence of defective products.

Personalized customer experience: AI can decide which products to stock up on in accordance with the individual’s purchases.

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What Are The Benefits Of Artificial Intelligence In Inventory Management?

Implementing AI in the management of inventory has many advantages:

Improved Accuracy : AI reduces human error and produces more accurate inventory information.

Reduced costs: AI optimizes stock levels by reducing the cost of holding and prevents stockouts, increasing cash flow.

Increased Efficiency: Automation opens resources and improves the efficiency of processes.

Enhanced Demand Forecasting : AI can provide more precise demand forecasts, which allows for better planning.

Increased Customer Satisfaction: Avoiding stocks out means that the items are always readily available.

Improved decision-making: AI provides data driven insights that can help improve the business strategy.

Real-Life Use Cases of Artificial Intelligence In Inventory Management

Retail giants use AI to anticipate demand from customers to optimize inventory levels and tailor shopping experiences for customers.

Manufacturing companies use AI to control raw materials, improve production schedules, and decrease waste.

E-commerce businesses use of AI to help automate fulfillment of orders, monitor shipments, and give immediate updates on inventory.

AI Virtual Assistant are increasingly employed in warehouse environments for providing information to workers and assist in the location of stock.

Companies are using new product development services that utilize AI to predict the success of new products and determine appropriate stock levels.

What Are The Challenges Associated With AI Inventory Management?

Despite its many benefits, AI implementation in inventory management has its own challenges.

Data Quality : AI relies on high-quality data. Incorrect or insufficient data could result in mistakes.

Integration Complexity :The process of integrating AI with inventory systems in place is a complex and expensive process.

Costs of Implementation: Investing in AI technology and infrastructure could be costly.

Lack of Experience: The implementation and management of AI systems requires special skills.

Security concerns: Protecting confidential inventory information from cyber-attacks is essential.

Industries Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Efficient Inventory Management

Retail

E-commerce

Manufacturing

Healthcare

Logistics

Food and Beverage

Select Xcelore to ensure the future of your Inventory System using AI

If you’re looking to use the power of AI to enhance the management of your inventory, xcelore can be your perfect partner. We provide comprehensive ai ml development services that will assist you in implementing modern AI solutions that meet your needs. Our experts will assist you throughout the whole process, from data analysis to the model development to system integration and ongoing support.

FAQs On AI In Inventory Management

Q Is AI completely replace the human element in managing inventory?

A: Even though AI can automatize many tasks, human oversight remains essential to make strategic decisions and managing difficult situations.

Q: How much will it cost to install AI for inventory management?

A: The price varies according to the level of complexity of the system as well as the extent of implementation.

Q What is AI inventory management appropriate for small-sized businesses?

A: Yes, thanks to cloud-based AI solutions, small-sized businesses have access to affordable and scalable software for managing inventory.

Q: What kind of data do you require to support AI the management of inventory?

A: Sales data from the past and market trends, supplier information and other pertinent data are vital.

Question: What time will it take to set up the AI Inventory management software?

A: The timeline for implementation will depend on the degree of complexity of the system, as well as the degree of customization needed.

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2024 in Review

Intro What I do here is list all the posts I picked each month as most frightening, most hopeful, and most interesting. Then I attempt some kind of synthesis and analysis of this information. You can drill down to my “month in review” posts, from there to individual posts, and from there to source articles if you have the time and inclination. Post Roundup Most frightening and/or depressing…