Open-weight AI models are getting cheaper and better. Here's how to use them without taking on the cost of running them
In computing, whenever a cheaper, more open alternative shows up, it’s often framed as a winner-takes-all fight to the finish. We saw it with Linux and Windows, and again with Android and iOS. In reality, both sides “won” those battles because they serve different markets, and seeing it as “either-or” was never the right lens to begin with.
Sean Falconer, Confluent
We keep talking about AI agents, but do we ever know what they are?
Explore AI agent autonomy frameworks from various industries to understand their impact on trust, governance, and collaboration in tech environments.
Sean Falconer, Confluent
Forget the hype — real AI agents solve bounded problems, not open-world fantasies
Enterprise AI thrives on closed-world problems, not open-world hype. Discover how practical agents can deliver real value with structured, reliable systems.
Sean Falconer, Confluent
Launching your first AI project with a grain of RICE: Weighing reach, impact, confidence and effort to create your roadmap
Learn how to prioritize AI projects with a framework that balances value, speed, scalability, and risk, guiding businesses to effective AI integration.
Sean Falconer, Confluent