Why Some AI Buyers Might Need to Hire More Engineers, Not Fewer

Many companies shelling out cash for artificial intelligence may be counting on the technology to reduce the number of software engineers they need. That’s not the case at Vanta, which sells compliance software to enterprises.

As the $2.5 billion–valuation startup uses more AI to aid its 300-person sales organization, it’s hiring more engineers to put that technology to use, CEO Christina Cacioppo told me.