Like most people, I first heard the term “AI agent” early last year, when a Chinese startup called Manus announced it had built the world’s first general-purpose one. Unlike chatbots that simply answer questions, agents promise something bigger: the ability to reason, plan, remember — and take action on your behalf.
Since then, nearly every AI company has claimed to be building one. Yet for most people, AI agents still feel distant: locked behind invitation codes and…

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