AI Agents and the Future Workforce | Alexander de Ridder, SmythOS

Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its early days of identifying cats in images. Today, AI is transforming the way we work and interact with technology, thanks to the development of AI agents. These agents, powered by advanced AI models, act as virtual colleagues, capable of automating tasks, providing insights, and orchestrating complex workflows   In this episode we speak with Alexander de RidderDirector, co-founder and CTO of Ink Co. The conversation explores Alexander's journey in the AI and machine learning space, starting from early innovations in computer vision to the development of Smith OS, an operating system for collaborative AI agents. Alexander shares insights into the transformative potential of AI in marketing, SEO, and business, highlighting his contributions through patenting semantic optimization technology and predicting Google rankings with impressive accuracy. The discussion also covers the impact of AI on consumer and enterprise levels, the advent of AI agents and multi-agent systems as future workforces, and the challenges and opportunities presented by AI integration into various sectors. Alexander emphasizes the importance of AI orchestration through tools like Smith OS and offers advice for individuals interested in AI, highlighting AI technology's democratizing potential. If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development. Founder Bio:   Alexander De Ridder is an entrepreneur, technologist, and visionary focused on leveraging AI to transform marketing and business. As Co-Founder and CTO of INK Content, Inc., he currently leads the development of Smyth OS, an operating system for collaborative AI agents.A recognized thought leader on the future of AI, Alexander paints a bold vision for how AI assistants will interact with specialized websites to deliver hyper-relevant, personalized experiences he calls "Web 3.0." He sees major changes on the horizon as AI transforms search, e-commerce, and human-computer interaction.With deep expertise in areas including AI, machine learning, marketing, and SEO, Alexander frequently shares his insights on where technology is heading and how businesses can prepare. He advises enterprises on transitioning to AI-driven strategies and workflows.    Time Stamps:   02:00 Alexander's journey: from machine learning to AI pioneering 05:26 The evolution of AI in search and content marketing 08:03 Revolutionizing content creation with AI 13:08 The future of AI agents and workforce automation 19:24 The exponential growth of AI through multi-agent systems 23:17 Consumer domination and workspace revolution 28:35 Exploring the capabilities of AI in automation 30:32 Showcasing SmythOS: practical applications and examples 35:22 Building your Own AI agent: Accessibility and Skill Levels 41:46 The Technical Backbone of SmythOS 47:30 SmythOS found raising journey: the future of work with AI agents 51:54 How to get in contact with the SmythOs team   Resources: Company website: https://smythos.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SmythOS/61552328188105/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/smythos/ Twitter: https://x.com/adridder