NY State-Licensed Certificates in Design, Coding & AI — Online
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Learn to make informed decisions between AI agents and traditional workflows for business automation in this 18-minute video tutorial. Discover the fundamental differences in how AI agents and linear workflows operate, including their respective strengths and limitations in terms of speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Explore two detailed real-world case studies comparing a personal AI assistant system with an automated invoice parser to understand when each approach delivers optimal results. Examine the specific scenarios where flexible AI agents excel versus situations where robust, step-by-step workflows provide superior reliability and cost efficiency. Gain practical insights into selecting the most appropriate automation tool based on your specific business requirements, with clear guidance on matching the right technology to the right job for maximum effectiveness.
Syllabus
00:00 - Intro
00:41 - How an AI Agent Works
01:50 - How Workflow Works
02:52 - Use Case 1
07:11 - Use Case 2
09:39 - Final Verdict
14:36 - The Right Tool for the Right Job
16:36 - Outro
Taught by
Michele Torti