MIT Technology Review's series Tech Review Explains delves into the complex world of AI agents, a rapidly developing technology that could revolutionize how we interact with machines. After the buzz around AI assistants like ChatGPT, AI agents like Google's Astra and OpenAI's GPT-4o have emerged as versatile systems capable of decision-making and autonomous action across various tasks, through language, audio, and even video. Despite substantial investments and the promise of a future with helpful, multi-tasking AI companions, this technology is still in its infancy, with significant challenges to overcome before AI agents can reliably assist in our daily lives. For those curious to get a taste of AI agency, rudimentary forms such as coding assistants and customer service bots are currently available.
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