As technology continues to progress, a critical question surfaces: how can we build systems that empower individuals while safeguarding against misuse? The answer may lie in an emerging class of autonomous digital technology, commonly being referred to as “agents.” Agents are self-governing systems designed to operate independently, securely, and transparently on the Internet.
Now, when we think of autonomy in tech, it often triggers visions of runaway AI, out-of-control systems, and an unsettling loss of human oversight. “Giving power to the machines,” if you will. There is much talk at the moment about agents “transforming human’s jobs,” and prominent recent examples in crypto involve trading memecoins and interacting autonomously on-chain.
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