Today’s artificial intelligence (AI) solutions may be adept at handling single tasks, but as these systems begin to communicate with each other, something more profound is evolving. AI-powered agents or automated assistants are starting to interact with each other, creating powerful ecosystems that will reshape the way people interact with technology. This will create a demand for skilled individuals who can develop, oversee, and set guardrails for these agent networks.
This transformation is being driven by AI and other disruptive systems, making technology more human-like and intuitive for people to use. The rise of agent ecosystems, which are large networks of interconnected AIs, will push enterprises to think about their intelligence and automation strategy in a different way. AI-powered agents will not only assist and advise, but also take decisive actions on behalf of humans in both the physical and digital worlds.
As AI evolves into agents, automated systems will make decisions and take actions on their own. These connected, AI-powered agents will amplify productivity to new levels, making decisions and taking actions without human intervention. However, human knowledge and reasoning will give one network of agents the edge over another.
The people needed to build and manage agent networks will require skills to set guidelines. As agent ecosystems evolve, humans have a responsibility to engender trust in semi-autonomous systems, building agent support systems, and refining machine reasoning. The decisions made by employees will be amplified, as a company’s level of trust in their autonomous agents will determine the value their agents can create.
Ultimately, AI agents will operate companies, and it is the job of humans to ensure they do not run amok. Given the pace of AI evolution, the time to start onboarding agents is now.
