Vibe coding, agents, and human control in the AI age (Ryan Cunningham, CVP @ Microsoft)
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A conversation with Ryan Cunningham, CVP @ Microsoft
Microsoft invited me to attend Microsoft Build in Seattle earlier this week, and I had a chance to interview Ryan Cunningham, the CVP of Power Platform Intelligent Apps before quickly rushing to catch my flight.
I sat down with Ryan for a 15-minute conversation to discuss the rise of vibe coding and agents, where their real value lies, and the importance of human oversight and control.
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