AI agents are rapidly evolving from simple tools that follow instructions to autonomous systems capable of independent decision-making and action.

What defines modern AI agents?

• Ability to reason, plan, and act independently
• Capacity to dynamically use tools and external resources
• Capability to adapt to new situations with minimal human guidance
• Potential to collaborate with other agents and humans

Market momentum

• 2025 hailed by tech media as "the year of the AI agent"
• 99% of enterprise AI developers exploring or developing AI agents
• Enormous economic impact projected: $15+ trillion contribution to global economy by 2030
• Global market growth from $5 billion (2024) to $47 billion by 2030

In this presentation, we'll explore the technical foundations enabling this shift, examine multi-agent cooperation, and consider how human oversight will evolve as agents become more autonomous.