News from the AI & ML world
Amicie Ourega@Yseop
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AI agents are rapidly emerging as the next major advancement beyond chatbots, offering the potential to revolutionize how businesses operate and individuals live. These agents are distinguished by their capacity for autonomous action, enabling them to execute tasks and make decisions independently. Microsoft is expanding its suite of AI agents for ERP systems, with several new agents soon available for public preview in Dynamics 365. These agents promise to streamline business processes across various functions, including finance, supply chain, and operations, marking a shift towards AI-first operations.
The key difference between AI-powered assistants and autonomous agents lies in their roles. While assistants primarily support human tasks, agents function as "digital colleagues," taking on specific tasks and responsibilities. In ERP systems, agents can automate high-volume, rules-based activities, reducing manual effort, improving accuracy, and accelerating decision-making. Microsoft highlights the potential of these agents to transform how business processes are orchestrated and executed, paving the way for intelligent and scalable automation.
DataRobot has also launched its federal AI application suite, designed specifically for government agencies. This suite includes a range of agents and custom applications intended to enhance efficiency and impact within high-security environments. The Account Reconciliation Agent for example, accelerates the period-end close by matching ledger entries, flagging discrepancies, and recommending resolution steps. These advancements underscore the growing recognition of AI agents as a powerful tool for driving innovation and improving performance across diverse industries.
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- www.datarobot.com: Purpose-built agents and custom applications accelerate secure, cost-efficient AI for government agencies May 8, 2025 — BOSTON — DataRobot, the provider of AI that makes business sense, today introduced its federal AI application suite, a comprehensive set of agents and custom applications purpose-built for government agencies to deliver mission-critical AI in high-security environments. The new...
- Bernard Marr: AI agents represent the next frontier beyond chatbots, capable of taking autonomous actions that could transform how we work and live.
- www.microsoft.com: Building on the initial wave of AI agents announced Microsoft is excited to announce that several new ERP agents will be available for public preview.
- www.marktechpost.com: PwC Releases Executive Guide on Agentic AI: A Strategic Blueprint for Deploying Autonomous Multi-Agent Systems in the Enterprise
- Yseop: From Workflows to AI Agents: The Next Evolution in Automation
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