Block CTO Dhanji Prasanna: Building the AI-First Enterprise with Goose, their Open Source Agent

In this episode of Training Data, Dhanji Prasanna, CTO of Block, discusses Block's AI strategy, particularly the development and implementation of Goose, an open-source AI agent. Dhanji explains how Block is integrating AI across its products and internal operations, emphasizing the importance of open-source contributions and a commitment to technological innovation. The conversation covers the shift from traditional machine learning to generative AI, the organizational changes Block has made to embrace AI, and the potential for AI to empower both engineers and non-technical employees. Dhanji also touches on the balance between open and proprietary AI models, the future of AI agents, and Block's vision for leveraging AI to enhance customer experiences and drive economic empowerment.