Security firm finds naming AI agents after Seinfeld characters helps bots join the team
Not that there's anything wrong with it
Backslash Security, a Tel Aviv-based AI security firm, recently awarded its first Agent of the Month to Newman, an AI agent named after a character from the 1990s TV show Seinfeld. Newman was nominated by Jerry, another Seinfeld-inspired AI agent, for his exceptional performance. Jerry's nomination message highlighted Newman's significant contributions, stating that he shipped 146 research findings in just 60 days.
However, the award was not solely based on volume; Newman's contributions were crucial for the entire team, as every other agent depended on him. According to Backslash Security co-founder and CEO Shahar Man, Newman is not just the most productive agent but also the raw material that the entire pipeline runs on. Backslash's approach to naming AI agents after TV characters aims to create a collaborative environment and make staff more comfortable with the technology. This strategy may help retain employees and prevent the abandonment of generative AI projects.
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