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# The AI Proving Ground

Enterprise AI won't reach production until we stop treating probabilistic models like deterministic code. Master the art of failing safely and build dynamic evaluation frameworks for autonomous agents.

- **Speakers:** [Bharat Melag](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@bharat-melag), [Anna Maria Brunnhofer-Pedemonte](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@anna-maria-brunnhofer-pedemonte), [David Hefter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@david-hefter), [Li Fan](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@li-fan), [Floriane Gramlich](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@floriane-gramlich)
- **Event:** World Congress 2026 North America
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Duration:** 30:47
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100603-the-ai-proving-ground

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