What happened
A wave of enterprise teams began wiring AI agents into their internal systems, letting them plan and execute tasks rather than just draft text. Early adopters are reporting real workflow changes, not just faster typing.
Why it matters
The conversation is moving from 'can AI answer?' to 'can AI do the job?' — and that reframes how every knowledge worker positions their expertise.
What this could mean for you
For founders, operators and consultants, this is the moment to stake out a point of view: which work should agents own, where humans stay in the loop, and how teams should reorganize around it.