From Idea to Implementation - How to Self-Host an AI Agent

Learn how to build and deploy self-hosted AI agents from concept to production in this 29-minute conference talk by Amanda Milberg, Principal Solutions Engineer at DoubleWord, presented at MLOps World: Machine Learning in Production. Explore the open-source landscape for generative AI and agentic AI solutions that prioritize data privacy, security, and compliance for highly regulated enterprises. Discover why self-hosting can provide enhanced data privacy, greater customization capabilities, and long-term cost savings compared to shared LLM API services. Follow the complete implementation process including selecting appropriate models, choosing suitable infrastructure for deployment, and constructing robust AI agents. Gain practical insights into developing high-value generative AI applications while maintaining full control over your technology stack. Understand how self-hosted solutions can revolutionize business operations while meeting strict security requirements and regulatory compliance standards that make shared API services unsuitable for enterprise use.