EP 44 | Why AI Can't Replace Enterprise Technical Writers (Yet)

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So What About AI Agents

Philippe Trounev

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🎙 What About AI Agents is your go-to podcast for exploring the rapidly evolving world of AI agents. From automating workflows to revolutionizing industries, we break down the latest advancements, real-world applications, and emerging trends in AI. Join us weekly as we uncover how AI agents are shaping our future, featuring expert interviews, thought-provoking insights, and stories that bridge the gap between humans and intelligent systems. Whether you're an AI enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about the tech shaping tomorrow, What About AI Agents has something for you.

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EP 44 | Why AI Can't Replace Enterprise Technical Writers (Yet)

So What About AI Agents

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EP 44 | Why AI Can't Replace Enterprise Technical Writers (Yet)

John Brazier spent 25 years leading Oracle's technical documentation team, managing 394 books translated into 10+ languages. Today we discuss why AI-generated documentation fails at enterprise scale, the $12M translation problem, and why technical writers are evolving into "Knowledge Orchestrators."🔑 Key Topics:- Why enterprise documentation requires human wisdom, not just AI knowledge- The $500K cost of translating a single 500,000-word manual- How one comma can trigger a $40,000 retranslation- Revenue recognition regulations that make AI documentation illegal- The future role: Knowledge Orchestrator vs Technical Writer📊 Quick Stats:- 394 books in Oracle's documentation library- $12M initial translation cost for 6-product logistics suite- 500,000 translatable words per book- Translation costs: $0.06-$0.30 per word⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 Introduction02:28 The Scale of Documentation at Oracle04:41 Translation Challenges ($12M Problem)09:29 Knowledge vs Wisdom in Technical Writing16:36 The Future of Technical Writers31:39 Why Human Oversight Is Non-Negotiable#TechnicalWriting #AI #Documentation #EnterpriseAI #FutureOfWork