The 20x Cost Trap: Why Enterprises Are Getting AI Agents Completely Wrong
DavidLinthicum · x · 2026-10-23
David Linthicum's free 30-minute session argues AI agents cost roughly 10x more to build and operate than traditional AI systems and 20x+ conventional software, yet teams deploy them on problems deterministic code solves better. Covers the "autonomy tax," hidden governance risks, and how to evaluate autonomous vs. constrained architectures before committing.
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