From Click-Ops to Chat-Ops: AI's Double-Edged Promise
Exploring the transition from manual operations to AI-powered automation and the double-edged promise of conversational infrastructure
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Podcast Summary
Vincent De Smet from Handshakes.ai joins Rohit Raveendran to explore the transition from manual ClickOps to AI-powered ChatOps. They discuss how AI is transforming DevOps practices, the challenges of implementation, and the double-edged nature of AI automation.
From Manual Operations to Conversational Infrastructure
Learn about the journey from clicking through consoles to talking to your infrastructure. Vincent and Rohit explore how natural language interfaces are changing DevOps, the promise of conversational infrastructure management, and the real challenges teams face when implementing AI interpretation and execution systems.
The Double-Edged Nature of AI in DevOps
Discover both the benefits and risks of AI automation in DevOps workflows. They discuss how AI can dramatically reduce barriers to entry for operations while highlighting the critical importance of human oversight, careful design to avoid ambiguity, and the need to balance automation with operational control.
Real-World Implementation Insights
Get practical examples from Handshakes.ai's production deployments, including lessons learned, best practices for AI adoption, and common mistakes to avoid. Understand why the transition from ClickOps to ChatOps is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, and how success requires careful risk management.
Essential insights for teams considering AI-powered operations, covering everything from reducing operational complexity to maintaining safety and control in automated systems.
What You'll Learn
• In-depth insights from industry experts
• Practical strategies you can implement today
• Real-world examples and case studies
• Interactive Q&A and community discussion
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Vincent De Smet
Rohit Raveendran
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