Are we finally getting to the point where AI agents can actually do tasks instead of just chatting?
Summary
A discussion on whether AI agents are finally transitioning from chat-based interactions to autonomously performing real-world tasks like customer support and subscription cancellations, questioning if practical implementation has arrived or remains in early stages.
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