World Economic Forum: Navigating the AI Frontier – A Primer on the Evolution and Impact of AI Agents
This white paper examines the evolution of AI agents—from simple rule-based systems to advanced models capable of complex decision-making—and discusses their benefits, risks, and the critical need for robust ethical and governance frameworks to manage their growing role in society.
World Economic Forum: Navigating the AI Frontier – A Primer on the Evolution and Impact of AI Agents
Summary of https://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Navigating_the_AI_Frontier_2024.pdf
This white paper from the World Economic Forum and Capgemini examines the rapid evolution of AI agents, defining them as autonomous systems that perceive and act within their environments. The paper traces their development from rule-based systems to sophisticated models capable of complex decision-making, highlighting key technological trends like large language models and various machine learning techniques.
It explores both the significant benefits of AI agents across numerous sectors and the substantial risks associated with their increasing autonomy, including malfunctions, malicious use, and socioeconomic disruptions.
Finally, the paper emphasizes the urgent need for robust governance frameworks, ethical guidelines, and cross-sectoral collaboration to ensure the responsible integration of AI agents into society.
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