What Most People Still Get Wrong About AI Agents: ‘They Aren’t Just Tools,’ Says Ensemble’s CEO Shamir Ozery
AI agents represent a shift from speculative trends to action-oriented computing, distinct from previous hype cycles like NFTs and DeFi, according to Shamir Ozery, Co-Founder and CEO of Ensemble, who emphasized their immediate utility in tasks like coding and trading.
In an interview with Benzinga, he provided insights into the burgeoning trend of AI agents, highlighting their transformative potential and distinguishing them from previous tech hype cycles.
Unlike the speculative fervor surrounding NFTs and DeFi, Ozery said that AI agents are practical “workers” capable of performing tangible tasks such as writing code, executing trades, building landing pages, and running marketing campaigns.
“What’s different with AI agents is that they aren’t just speculative assets or financial primitives—they’re workers. They’re useful today,” Ozery stated, emphasizing their immediate applicability over the transient allure of past trends.
Ozery attributed the surge in interest to AI agents’ ability to transition from merely providing information to taking autonomous actions.
“We’re moving from a world where AI simply answers questions to one where it can act. AI agents aren’t just tools – they’re becoming collaborators,” he said.
This shift, he noted, feels like “magic” to users, as agents can handle tasks like …
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