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# Running Operations Without Humans in the Loop

Ready to hand production keys over to AI? Learn how to safely automate IT operations and mitigate risk by shifting to a 'human on the loop' model.

- **Speakers:** [Edward Aryee](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@edward-aryee), [Ryan Ries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@ryan-ries), [Yaron Schneider](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@yaron-schneider), [Chris Hallenbeck](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@chris-hallenbeck), [Floriane Gramlich](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@floriane-gramlich)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Duration:** 32:31
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100595-running-operations-without-humans-in-the-loop
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