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AI Breakthroughs & Autonomous Vehicles: What’s Driving the Future of Tech? | TSG Ep. 867
43m
In this episode, Alan, Mike , Mitch and Chris Blask explore three key tech topics shaping the future of AI and autonomy.
The conversation kicks off with Google’s donation of the Agent-to-Agent (A2A) protocol to the Linux Foundation and a deeper look at how it compares to the Model Context Protocol. While A2A promotes interoperability between AI agents, concerns are raised around Google’s influence and the need for true open standards.
The gang also unpacks the competitive race in autonomous vehicles, delves into ethical challenges in human-machine interaction, and questions how AI systems can become more human-like without compromising trust or transparency.considerations, and the importance of human-like interaction with machines.
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