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a16z Cast
05/02/25
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The concept of agents includes both those that replace human tasks and those that operate as low-level system processes, complicating the definition further.
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What Is an AI Agent?
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05/02/25
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Kevin Scott
05/20/25
@ Microsoft
An agent is something a human can delegate tasks to, and we're aiming for agents to handle more complex tasks over time.
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a16z Cast
05/02/25
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The idea of agents as human replacements is a misconception; many existing systems, like customer support automation, have been in place for years without fully replacing human roles.
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a16z Cast
05/02/25
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AI agents are often defined as systems that perform complex planning and interact with external systems, but this definition overlaps with many current language models.
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a16z Cast
05/02/25
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The definition of an agent may evolve as we explore the capabilities of AI, particularly in how they interact with users and perform tasks.
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a16z Cast
05/02/25
@ a16z
AI agents are often marketed as capable of replacing human workers, but the reality is that they may only enhance productivity rather than fully replace jobs.
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Amit Bendov
05/20/25
@ Sequoia Capital
The line between simple automation and AI agents is not always clear, but task-specific agents can significantly enhance productivity.
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a16z Cast
04/03/25
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AI agents can navigate multiple systems, understand context, and execute tasks that previously required human intervention, marking a significant shift in back-office operations.
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a16z Cast
05/02/25
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The distinction between agents and functions is blurred, as both can involve multiple functions with language models in the middle, making them appear similar from an external perspective.
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a16z Cast
05/02/25
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A simple definition of an agent is a clever prompt on top of a knowledge base or context, resembling a human agent's interaction.