Explore the practical considerations of integrating gRPC into AI-powered tooling architectures in this 26-minute conference talk from CNCF. Learn from real-world experience building MergeWhisperer, an AI-based code review assistant, as the speaker evaluates gRPC's role in systems requiring fast feedback loops and multi-service communication. Discover the performance benefits, developer experience challenges, and practical trade-offs encountered when implementing gRPC in AI-heavy technology stacks. Gain insights into the key questions and potential red flags to consider when deciding whether gRPC fits your own AI system architecture, presented through a builder's perspective focused on maintaining speed, scalability, and realistic implementation goals.