Instagram Starts Testing an AI Agent Designed to Perform Tasks
The evolution of generative AI is moving toward intelligent AI agents—chatbot systems capable of handling tasks and executing functions on behalf of users. Unlike traditional chatbots that assist with information, AI agents have the potential to perform real-world actions by navigating digital platforms like a human user. Major AI companies, including Anthropic and Google, are currently experimenting with autonomous agents that they envision businesses could eventually “employ” as digital workers. OpenAI has already taken a step in this direction with its “Operator” AI app, designed to perform online activities as requested by users. The tool operates similarly to ChatGPT but…