In this episode, Oliver Cronk is joined by colleagues Jess McEvoy and James Heward, and Atom Bank's Head of AI and Data Science, Russell Collingham, to tackle the provocative question: "Is architecture for AI even necessary?"

They explore the transformative impact of generative AI and the critical role of architecture in ensuring sustainable and scalable implementations. Russell shares Atom Bank's approach to building reusable AI components while navigating security and governance challenges. James emphasises the evolving role of architects in balancing innovation with practical constraints, arguing that architecture remains essential for mission-critical applications. Jess provides a public sector perspective, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to AI regulation and innovation.

The episode also delves into the geopolitical implications of AI, the importance of data sovereignty, and the potential for the UK to develop its own AI strategy. Have a listen to gain insights into the ongoing debate about the necessity of architecture in the AI era and the strategic considerations for leveraging AI effectively.

Useful links for this episode

• There is more than one way to do GenAI – Oliver Cronk, Scott Logic
• Are we sleepwalking into tomorrow's AI challenges? – Oliver Cronk, Scott Logic
• Building Effective AI Agents – Anthropic
• Fully Autonomous AI Agents Should Not Be Developed (PDF) – Hugging Face
• Will the US cloud soon be illegal in the EU? – CIO