This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter that explores a significant story from the tech industry. For more AI insights, follow Hayden Field. The Stepback is delivered to subscribers at 8AM ET; you can opt in here. The idea of AI agents began, in part, with fictional representations like J.A.R.V.I.S. from the Marvel movies. Though not the origin, J.A.R.V.I.S. has influenced the vision of agentic AI — an intelligent assistant understanding user needs. However, despite this inspiration, such AI agents remain largely conceptual and are not yet ready for widespread, practical use. For the complete story, visit The Verge.
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