When AI Stops Talking and Starts Doing
Generative AI is great at producing text — but what happens when it can actually do things? This talk explores the shift from AI as a conversational partner to AI as an active participant in real-world workflows.
We’ll look at how to connect AI systems to external tools and APIs using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Instead of stopping at answers, AI can now execute file operations, manage digital assets, analyse images, and automate tasks that normally require human intervention. The result is a move from “chatting with AI” to “working with AI.”
Through practical examples, you’ll see how to:
- Extend AI beyond text into action-oriented workflows.
- Safely connect AI models to existing developer tools and services.
- Combine structured function calls with unstructured conversation.
Build AI-powered assistants that handle files, images, and APIs as part of a single seamless interaction.
This session isn’t about abstract futures — it’s about what you can build today. Whether you’re a developer, architect, or product builder, you’ll leave with a clear understanding of how to bridge the gap between natural language input and real-world execution.
AI that acts changes the role it plays: from passive responder to proactive teammate. Come see what happens when AI stops talking — and starts doing.
Tamas Piros
Tamas Piros is a Google Developer Expert in Web Technologies and seasoned Developer Advocate leader who serves as a passionate advocate for modern web technologies. He helps developers understand and unlock the latest features of web development through technical writing, creating training courses, and running hands-on workshops.
A frequent speaker at conferences and meetups, Tamas focuses on the intersection of AI and web development, helping engineers and businesses adopt generative AI responsibly and effectively. He designs and delivers practical AI education—covering topics from large language models and prompt engineering to media optimisation and AI-driven developer workflows—while also consulting with companies to identify, design, and implement AI solutions that enhance productivity and personalisation.