タグ: autonomous

Not doom, not hype — a realistic look at how AI agents are changing specific jobs in 2026, backed by data from McKinsey, Gartner, and HBR. Plus: practical steps to stay ahead.

On July 17, OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Agent—a general-purpose AI assistant that not only talks but acts. More than just a chatbot, this new system can autonomously browse websites, use APIs, manipulate spreadsheets, run code in a terminal, generate editable documents—and crucially, do all of this using its own virtual computer. While Silicon Valley has been buzzing for over a year about so-called AI agents—intelligent software that can perform multi-step tasks on your behalf—OpenAI’s rollout marks one of the first times that such capabilities are available to mainstream users. Starting this week, subscribers to ChatGPT Pro, Plus, and Team plans can activate Agent Mode to let the model plan their week, generate pitch decks, […]

Manus AI is a newly announced autonomous AI agent developed by the Chinese startup Monica. It has been designed as a general AI agent that goes beyond simple text generation by autonomously planning, executing, and delivering complex tasks. The system is positioned as a breakthrough in AI technology, offering capabilities that mimic a human team working in parallel. Since its early preview launch in March 2025, Manus AI has generated significant buzz. Invitation codes for access have become highly coveted, with some even reselling at premium prices. This rapid uptake indicates strong market interest in a solution that promises to streamline complex workflows. For more details, you can check out the official […]

OpenAI is about to shake up the AI market again—but this time, they’re taking things to a whole new level. Recent leaks reveal that OpenAI is planning to launch highly specialized AI agents with price tags that range from eye-watering to downright shocking. Imagine paying $20,000 a month for an AI assistant. Yep, you read that right. Here’s everything we know so far about OpenAI’s ambitious new plan, including the jaw-dropping prices, capabilities, potential use-cases, and why this might actually make sense for some companies. What Are OpenAI’s Specialized AI Agents? First things first, these aren’t your everyday chatbots or standard virtual assistants. OpenAI’s upcoming products are highly specialized AI […]

SF映画から飛び出してきたかのような恐ろしい瞬間、AIを搭載した人型ロボットが中国のフェスティバルで参加者を攻撃したとされる。ソーシャルメディアに流れた動画には、このロボットが不規則に動き、群衆に向かって突進し、警備員が介入する前に人々を殴りつけようとする様子まで映っている。関係者は単純な誤動作だと主張しているが、この事件はAIの安全性についての激しい議論を呼び起こし、公共空間における自律型ロボットのリスクについての懸念を高めている。報道によると、このロボットは最先端のAI技術を紹介するデモンストレーションの一部だった。しかし、予期せず制御不能に陥ったことから、事態は悪い方向へと転がった。目撃者の証言によると、ロボットは攻撃的に前進し、[...]を引き起こしたという。