Autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Autonomous agents are a form of artificial intelligence (AI) that utilizes different sensors, markers, databases, etc. in order to complete an objective by ordering and evaluating the task components first before executing the given job. Autonomous AI agents can be seen as the first step into artificial general intelligence (AGI), a form of artificial intelligence that is completely independent of human interference or management. Autonomous agents utilize a 3 step process which sets it apart from narrow AI which are most of the artificial intelligence tools used today (such as ChatGPT) which have limited processing capabilities. However, autonomous agents utilize physical or digital devices to collect data from the outside world and algorithms to create and parse through a given data set helping it make more calculated and precise decisions. With autonomous AI being the first step into a larger picture of introducing autonomy and AI into the physical world, its first use cases are seen in various different industries with a positive outlook for the future as well.
Autonomous AI agents are seen being used in various different industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and the public sector to optimize performance and output. In these industries many companies have implemented autonomous AI into vehicles and robots to complete tasks such as driving, manufacturing, and surveillance. These tasks are either high risk or mundane for humans to complete, hence, they become outsourced to autonomous AI that can run more efficiently and durably. With autonomous AI, the benefits of being able to learn from its own actions and optimize tasks for the highest yield in results can be seen as an investment when it comes to researching more into how it can be used. While it is currently being used in various different industries to optimize the outputs of one person, with more research and testing, it can be seen replacing entire skillsets and tradeskill use at once.
Autonomous AI agents are currently being seen as the first step towards AGI which is a type of AI that mimics tasks on a human-like level and might even execute on a more efficient and optimized level as well. While autonomous AI agents are able to get real time data and optimize different tasks to fit the overall objective, however, it doesn’t possess the ability to understand and learn tasks like humans can; which is the promise that AGI brings with its development. With autonomous AI agents being the first leap towards AGI, sectors can expect AI to be a big player in optimizing its workers while shedding out those who don’t take advantage of it.
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