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Sequoia Capital Cast

05/07/25

@ Sequoia Capital

Evidence shows that vertical agents can outperform human experts in specific tasks, such as security and DevOps, indicating a promising future for AI in specialized roles.

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AI's Trillion-Dollar Opportunity: Sequoia AI Ascent 2025 Keynote

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AI's Trillion-Dollar Opportunity: Sequoia AI Ascent 2025 Keynote

05/07/25

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