AI Agents Have Come a Long Way

After the initial hype around agents like Manus, I tested them on complex, real-world tasks like generating presentations. They were far from practical back then. Has that changed? It’s time for another look.

The Forms and Functions of AI Agents

AI browsers have been in the spotlight recently. Coupled with the rise of models known for their agent capabilities like Kimi K2, GLM 4.6, and Minimax M2, I’ve been seriously considering the future of agents in practical applications.

Riding the AI browser trend, I’ve been thinking about the challenges agents face in the digital world. The truth is, no single model or product can handle everything perfectly yet; each task has unique requirements.

Just like chatbots, there’s no one-size-fits-all agent. It’s best to have a few different tools on…