Jun 6, 2026 / Observability

OpenTelemetry for AI Agent Traces

This matters because AI agents are starting to behave less like simple chatbots, and more like small distributed systems.

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Episode Notes

This matters because AI agents are starting to behave less like simple chatbots, and more like small distributed systems.

In this episode, Satish uses a simple real-life example first, then turns the idea into a practical technical mental model for engineers and curious builders.

In Simple Terms with Satish: daily tech trends explained simply, with enough technical depth for builders.

Production note: This episode uses authorized synthetic narration based on Satish's own voice. The topic, script, and final editorial approval are by Satish.

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