AI agents are science fiction not yet ready for primetime
- A.I agents are not yet ready for primetime, according to recent discussions.
- The concept of A.I agents was popularized by fictional systems like J.A.R.V.I.S. from the Marvel movies.
- Interviews with A.I industry folks often cite J.A.R.V.I.S. as an example of the ideal A.I tool due to its ability to understand user needs.
- The idea of agentic A.I, where a system can make decisions on its own, is still in development.
- A more realistic timeline for A.I agents is uncertain, with many experts suggesting they are not yet ready for widespread use.
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How it started
It all started with J.A.R.V.I.S. Yes, that J.A.R.V.I.S. The one from the Marvel movies.
Well, maybe it didn’t start with Iron Man’s AI assistant, but the fictional system definitely helped the concept of an AI agent along. Whenever I’ve interviewed AI industry folks about agentic AI, they often point to J.A.R.V.I.S. as an example of the ideal AI tool in many ways – one that knows what you nee …
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A. A weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world.
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A. The author of The Stepback and a source for more information on AI-related topics.
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Q. What inspired the concept of an AI agent?
A. J.A.R.V.I.S., Iron Man’s AI assistant, is often cited as an example of an ideal AI tool.
Q. Who are the people interviewed about agentic AI that mention J.A.R.V.I.S.?
A. Industry folks in the AI field who discuss the concept of agentic AI.
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A. A website where readers can read the full story about the origins of AI agents mentioned in The Stepback.
Q. Why is J.A.R.V.I.S. considered an example of an ideal AI tool?
A. Because it knows what you need, although this may not be entirely accurate according to the text.