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Narada AI CEO Predicts Agent-Based Future Will Replace Traditional SaaS Software
Narada AI's CEO Dave Park predicts that traditional SaaS software will be replaced by AI agents that can operate across multiple systems and databases to complete tasks. The company has developed "large action models" that can reason through multi-step tasks across different work tools, even without APIs. This reflects a broader trend with 70+ agentic startups in Y Combinator's recent batch and major companies like Grammarly building AI work stacks.
Skynet Chance (+0.04%): The development of AI agents that can autonomously operate across multiple systems and complete complex multi-step tasks represents a meaningful step toward more autonomous AI systems. However, these are still task-specific enterprise tools rather than general intelligence systems, so the impact is moderate.
Skynet Date (-1 days): The proliferation of agentic AI systems (70+ startups in one YC batch) and their increasing deployment in enterprise environments suggests accelerating development of autonomous AI capabilities. This modest acceleration could contribute to earlier development of more advanced autonomous systems.
AGI Progress (+0.03%): Large action models that can reason through multi-step tasks and operate across different systems represent meaningful progress toward more general AI capabilities. The ability to work without APIs and handle complex workflows demonstrates improved reasoning and adaptability.
AGI Date (-1 days): The widespread industry adoption of agentic AI (evidenced by numerous startups and major company investments) suggests accelerating progress in developing more capable and autonomous AI systems. This market momentum could drive faster development of increasingly general AI capabilities.