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December 30, 2025
AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime
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TL;DR
- AI agents are systems that can perform multi-step, complex tasks without constant user interaction.
- The concept of AI agents trended heavily in 2023, with 2024 focusing on deployment, though with limited success.
- Klarna's AI assistant handling a significant portion of customer service chats boosted hype around AI agents.
- Big Tech companies are heavily investing in the development of AI agents.
- AI coding is a primary successful use case, with AI agents writing a substantial portion of code at companies like Microsoft and Google.
- Consumer-facing AI agents like Anthropic's Computer Use and OpenAI's Operator have been released but often criticized for being buggy and inefficient.
- Companies are continuing to develop and integrate agentic AI features, with a focus on both enterprise and consumer applications.
- Concerns exist regarding the environmental cost, potential misuse for dangerous applications (e.g., weapons development), and the need for regulation.
- The future involves continued improvement in AI coding, slow but steady progress in consumer agents, and increased use in enterprise and government sectors.
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