Artificial intelligence continues to advance unstoppably and there seems to be no possibility of stopping it. So, what most technology companies are doing is getting on this wave and surfing it as best as possible. One of the latest trendswhich has many roles to set the pace of the industry, are the AI Agents.
Do you remember that in May Google said that your way of ‘google’ was going to change forever? Among the news from its annual conference, the Mountain View company stated that Its famous search engine would integrate artificial intelligence so that the AI would search the Internet for you and give you a summary of what you need.
Those types of tasks are what he does an artificial intelligence agent. And its speed, efficiency and time savings are the reason why everyone wants to integrate this trend into their platforms. Without going any further, Anthropic has just launched a new AI model capable of controlling a computer on its own.
And in that same line it is Microsoftthat has announced the integration of 10 new autonomous AI agents on your Dynamics 365 business platform. These agents, which the company had already presented last springare designed to perform tasks independently in key areas such as sales, service, finance and the supply chain.
The Redmond giant’s announcement reinforces competition with Salesforce, which also plans to launch its own autonomous agent technology, expected next week.
To complete the circle, the technology firm HONOR has also announced that its next Magic7 series will include Autopilot AIa function that will allow devices to anticipate user needs through the use of generative artificial intelligence and machine learning. This manufacturer says that “with a simple text or voice message, AI Agent can order food delivery on behalf of the user. Furthermore, with prior consent, it can even learn from users’ habits to make intelligent decisions; For example, you can understand if the user prefers their coffee with coconut milk, and order it that way.”
What is an AI Agent and what is it for?
The AI Agents —artificial intelligence agents— are autonomous systems powered by AI that can carry out complex tasks independently or with minimal human intervention. These agents are designed to process information, make decisions, execute actions, and learn from their experiences.
The idea is that can interact with people, systems and other agentsmaking them useful in a variety of fields, from customer service to data analysis and process automation.
These agents use machine learning and natural language processing algorithms to improve their performance and adapt to different situations. That is to say: they can perceive their environment and make decisions automatically based on that context.
Regarding integration, They can be within a software or on physical devicessuch as smart speakers, self-driving cars or, in the not too distant future, mobiles. Some examples of AI Agents include:
- Chatbots and virtual assistants that provide automatic responses to questions or perform tasks such as booking appointments.
- autonomous robots who carry out physical tasks, such as delivering packages or assisting in manufacturing.
- Negotiation agents who can carry out transactions or negotiations in commercial environments.
- Referral agents that analyze preferences and data to suggest personalized products or services.
And why do all tech companies want one? These systems are key in the evolution of AI towards a more interactive and practical model in your daily life.
That is to say: a AI Agent It’s like a ‘digital assistant’ that uses artificial intelligence to do things for you automatically. It can be a program or a robot that makes decisions, does tasks, and learns over time without you having to guide it all the time. For example, it can answer questions, handle conversations, search for information, or perform actions on its own, such as booking a flight or suggesting something to buy.
Some simple examples of these helpers are: chatbots that serve you on a website, or the virtual assistants like Siri or Alexa, who can understand what you ask of them and act accordingly. But what technology companies want is to make those Siris and Alexas of yesterday become the ‘Samanthas’ of tomorrow.
