Silicon Valley's Frenzy for 'Autonomous' AI Agents

Silicon Valley is racing to develop more autonomous AI agents, powered by advanced models like GPT-4, that can perform complex tasks without close supervision. These agents, often referred to as "copilots," are attracting billions of dollars in investment as companies compete to capitalize on the advancements in AI. While the technology is still in its early stages, developers expect the first systems capable of performing multi-step tasks with some autonomy to come to market within a year. However, concerns about potential harm, biases, and the need for regulation have been raised, as the technology moves closer to artificial general intelligence.