Navigating the AI Frontier: A Primer on the Evolution and Impact of AI Agents
AI agents are autonomous systems capable of sensing, learning and acting upon their environments. This white paper explores their development and looks at how they are linked to recent advances in large language and multimodal models. It highlights how AI agents can enhance efficiency across sectors including healthcare, education and finance.
AI agents are autonomous systems capable of sensing, learning and acting upon their environments. This white paper explores their development and looks at how they are linked to recent advances in large language and multimodal models. It highlights how AI agents can enhance efficiency across sectors including healthcare, education and finance.
Tracing their evolution from simple rule-based programmes to sophisticated entities with complex decision-making abilities, the paper discusses both the benefits and the risks associated with AI agents. Ethical considerations such as transparency and accountability are emphasized, highlighting the need for robust governance frameworks and cross-sector collaboration.
By understanding the opportunities and challenges that AI agents present, stakeholders can responsibly leverage these systems to drive innovation, improve practices and enhance quality of life. This primer serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to gain a better grasp of this rapidly advancing field.