Chat and citations won't save your vertical AI - Atul Ramachandran, Filed Inc
This talk argues that relying solely on chat interfaces and citations is insufficient for building successful vertical AI products. True value in vertical AI, particularly in industries like healthcare, legal, and taxes, comes from enabling users to delegate long-running tasks to AI agents. This shift requires designing products for delegation rather than direct user participation, viewing the product as a conveyor belt where users act as supervisors.
World's Fair 2026 15 min