AI Agents, Data, and Security: What’s Changing Right Now | Agents of Dev Episode 17
Agents of Dev - A DevOps Podcast
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Educational, News, Talk Show, 16-Apr-2026
AI is evolving fast, but the real story is how data, memory, and security are shaping what comes next. In this episode of Agents of Dev, hosted by Mitch Ashley and Brad Shimmin, industry experts break down the latest trends from Microsoft’s growing data ecosystem to Anthropic’s approach to monitoring AI agents. The conversation explores how graph databases like Neo4j are unlocking deeper context, why memory management is critical for reliable AI, and how layered security models are becoming essential as tools scale. From MCP’s evolution to on-device AI, this episode offers a clear look at where AI development is headed and what it means for builders and organizations alike.
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