Learn how to build AI agents that go beyond chatbots to actually execute tasks and trigger real-world actions in this 29-minute conference talk. Discover why most AI agents fail to reach production due to security challenges, high costs, latency issues, and poor accuracy, while exploring solutions for creating authorized agents that can integrate with tools like Gmail and Slack. Examine the shift from data-focused AI development to software-centric approaches, understanding how to manage workflows, handle authorizations, and build agents that deliver genuine business value. Gain insights into overcoming the common pitfalls that prevent agent deployment and learn practical strategies for developing production-ready AI agents that can perform meaningful actions rather than just providing conversational responses.