As AI continues to revolutionize industries, CEOs are discussing how to integrate this new superpower. On the a16z Podcast, we talk with Hex, Sourcegraph, and Cresta - three companies at the forefront of integrating AI into their existing products. From navigating data privacy concerns to optimizing accuracy and managing costs, these companies are navigating the complexities of this new superpower. Topics Covered: 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - How AI can enhance customer service 07:50 - Using AI to shape data and analytics 08:56 - Solving the challenges on contextual understanding 11:27 - Giving AI the right information and context 13:31 - Tools that help build language Models (LLMs) 16:25 - Constructing prompts 19:08 - How do you differentiate? 21:09 - The value of proprietary datasets 22:22 - Customization as a moat 23:44 - Increasing compilation rates 26:49 - Where is the moat? 29:49 - Privacy challenges 34:01- Cost and pricing of models 39:35 - What does the contact center look like in 2028? Resources: * Find Zayd Enam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/zaydenam * Find Barry McCardel on Twitter https://twitter.com/barrald * Find Beyang Liu on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyang * Learn more about Cresta: https://cresta.com * Learn more about Hex: https://hex.tech * Learn more about Sourcegraph: https://sourcegraph.com/ Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16z Find a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/ Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithio Please note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.