Function Calling is All You Need — Full Workshop, with Ilan Bigio of OpenAI
This workshop explores the power and versatility of function calling in AI models, arguing that it is a fundamental capability for building advanced AI applications. The talk traces the evolution of language models from simple text completion to instruction following and finally to sophisticated tool use. It demonstrates how function calling enables AI to interact with external systems, fetch data, take actions, and manage complex workflows, forming the backbone of agentic behavior.
103 min