Parker Harris is Salesforce’s co-founder and the CTO of Slack. Harris joins Big Technology to discuss the future interface of business software as AI shifts work from monolithic UIs into conversational workflows.We also cover data governance and security, DIY-AI failures and adoption realities, post-training vs. pre-training progress, and when fine-tuned domain models beat general ones. Hit play for a clear, executive-level roadmap—real examples, sharp challenges, and a look at the future. --- Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here’s 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com 00:00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:00:16 - Parker Harris' Views on Current Tech Landscape 00:00:46 - The Impact of AI in Tech Industry 00:03:09 - The Threat of AI Disruption 00:06:26 - The Balance between Innovation and Stability 00:07:52 - The Future of Business Software and SaaS 00:10:27 - The Role of AI in Data Management 00:15:40 - The Integration of AI and Humans in Work Environment 00:16:43 - The Future of AI in Business 00:17:16 - The Role of AI in Data Management and Workflow 00:18:18 - The Limitations and Potential of AI 00:20:26 - The Introduction of AgentScript 00:22:26 - The Future of AI Models 00:24:31 - The Adoption of AI in Business 00:25:08 - The Importance of Customer Feedback in AI Development 00:28:48 - Personal Use of AI