# Interview #69 Michael Wu, Chief AI Scientist at PROS

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Podcast: [The Artificial Intelligence Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-artificial-intelligence-podcast-3635848)
Published: 2025-07-03T16:58:12+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tonyphoang/episodes/Interview-69-Michael-Wu--Chief-AI-Scientist-at-PROS-e3520eo
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## Resource

Dr. Michael Wu, Chief AI Scientist at PROS, discusses his transition from computational neuroscience research to applied AI in industry, emphasizing how his perspective without domain-specific baggage has enabled innovative problem-solving approaches. He explores the evolving landscape of AI agents and tools, highlighting the importance of Model Control Protocol (MCP) as a bridge between passive language models and actionable AI systems that can interact with existing enterprise tools. Wu emphasizes the need for organizations to create fail-safe environments that encourage AI experimentation while maintaining security, and advocates for balancing innovation speed with responsible development practices that prioritize safety, privacy, and legal compliance from the outset.

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