[AIether] - Assignment 1
[AIether] - Assignment 1
INTRODUCTION
Strategic Priority: Operating Faster & More Efficiently → Big question for
enterprise for the Process of Operating → But Generative AI (GenAI) is helping unlock
new answers because GenAI has enabled enterprises to significantly enhance speed and
productivity across a range of business tasks.
- helpful assistants
- skilled collaborator
II. AI agents: What makes them different—and why they matter
- LLM-powered chatbots (Early GenAI)
+limited ability to understand multi step prompts
+conform to the “input-output” paradigm of traditional applications and can get
confused when presented with a request that must be deconstructed into multiple
smaller tasks.
+struggle to reason over sequences,
→ Early GenAI use cases have mostly been limited to standalone applications such
as generating personalized ads based on a customer’s search history, reviewing contracts
and
legal documents to identify potential regulatory concerns, or predicting molecular
behavior and drug interactions in pharmaceutical research.
- AI agent
+Overcoming GenAI Limitations
●AI agents address key limitations of LLMs and SLMs:
■ Go beyond short-term responses with long-term memory.
■ Retain and learn from interactions across digital channels
(emails, chats, calls).
+Intelligent, Task-Specific Execution
●Integrate with domain- and task-specific tools.
●Capable of handling complex tasks through:
■ Advanced reasoning
■ Workflow planning
■ End-to-end execution
+Scalable Business Process Automation
●Enable full automation of complex business processes.
●Drive enterprise productivity and enhance program delivery.
●Make previously "too complex for GenAI" use cases feasible—securely and
efficiently.
→ AI agents are reasoning engines that can understand context, plan workflows,
connect to external tools and data, and execute actions to achieve a defined goal.
→ AI agents don’t just interact. They more effectively reason and act on behalf of
the user.
III. A new paradigm for human-machine collaboration
AI agents address key limitations of typical language models.
1 Analyst defines topic and scope. Analyst works with Interface Agent to define
topic, scope, sources, and audience.
2 Analyst collects and organizes Planning Agent breaks goals into subprocesses
data. and assigns specialized agents to tasks.
3 Analyst outlines themes and report Specialized Agents execute tasks (e.g., data
structure for stakeholder review. sourcing, summarization, modeling, writing).
5 Analyst drafts report, iterates with Specialized Agents format, structure, and
stakeholder. enhance reports with visuals and quality
checks.
6 Analyst or designer creates visuals Multimodal and file management agents ensure
and designs layout. consistent processing, formatting, and storage.
7 Proofer and risk team review and Quality assurance agent checks for accuracy,
suggest changes. compliance, and formatting.
Monitor AI Behavior: Continuously oversee AI agents to ensure they operate within ethical
and legal boundaries.
- Talent Implications
Develop New Skill Sets: Employees will need to acquire skills to work alongside AI agents,
such as data analysis and AI oversight.
Redefine Roles: As AI takes over routine tasks, human roles will shift towards more strategic
and creative functions.
- Business Process Implications
Incremental Implementation: Integrate AI agents into existing workflows gradually to enhance
efficiency without disrupting operations.
Human-AI Collaboration: Maintain human oversight to ensure AI decisions align with
organizational values and objectives.
- Technology and data implications
Invest in Scalable Systems: Build robust IT infrastructure capable of supporting AI operations,
including cloud computing and data storage solutions.
Ensure Data Quality: Provide AI agents with access to accurate and real-time data to
optimize their performance.
VIII. The road ahead
The development of AI agents is accelerating.
- Improvements in reasoning and orchestration are happening fast.
- Major tech players and investors are fueling rapid innovation.
- Organizations are already testing and adopting agent-based systems.
IX. Charting a course into the next era of organizational transformation
1. Prioritize use cases
Focus on areas with clear business impact — where AI can automate, accelerate, or
enhance decisions.
2. Build a strategic roadmap
Align AI initiatives with your business goals, and set clear metrics for success.
3. Invest in infrastructure and people
Ensure you have the right platforms, data, and talent to support AI agent adoption.
4. Establish governance and manage risk
Put strong guardrails in place for ethics, security, and compliance.
5. Encourage experimentation
Foster a culture where teams can test, learn, and innovate continuously.