How AI Can Help Structure Cross-Functional Meetings
Last Updated on August 28, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Chen Chien Fang
Originally published on Towards AI.
Bridging Communication Gaps with Semantic Protocol DSL
Cross-functional meetings are often frustrating experiences. Developers, quality assurance engineers, and business clients speak entirely different languages. Developers focus on backend frameworks and database schemas, while QA focuses on validation mechanisms and compliance. Clients, on the other hand, want the business outcome, often saying things like, “You decide the technology.”

This article discusses the implementation of the Semantic Protocol Exchange (SPX) to enhance cross-functional meetings, reducing miscommunications among developers, quality assurance engineers, and clients. It introduces a structured approach that utilizes AI to capture requirements, categorize inquiries, and suggest actionable solutions. By framing discussions within a clear protocol, SPX aims to streamline communication, align goals between technical and non-technical participants, and enhance overall project efficiency through organized data generation and problem-solving techniques.
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