1、Navigating the AI Frontier:A Primer on the Evolution and Impact of AI AgentsW H I T E P A P E RD E C E M B E R 2 0 2 4In collaboration with CapgeminiImages:Getty ImagesDisclaimer This document is published by the World Economic Forum as a contribution to a project,insight area or interaction.The fin

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3、 World Economic Forum.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,including photocopying and recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system.ContentsForeword 3Executive summary 4Introduction 51 Definition of an AI agent 62

4、 The evolution of AI agents 82.1.Key technological trends 92.2.Types of AI agents 102.3.Advanced AI agents 122.4.AI agent system 132.5.The future of AI agents:Towards multi-agent systems 143 Looking ahead 173.1.Key benefits 183.2.Examples of risks and challenges 183.3.Addressing the risk and challen

5、ges 20Conclusion 22Contributors 23Endnotes 26Navigating the AI Frontier:A Primer on the Evolution and Impact of AI Agents2ForewordFernando Alvarez Chief Strategy and Development Officer,CapgeminiJeremy Jurgens Managing Director,World Economic Forum Navigating the AI Frontier:A Primer on the Evolutio

6、n and Impact of AI AgentsDecember 2024In the contemporary world,where technology is rapidly reshaping every aspect of our lives,AI agents are emerging as transformative tools that are redefining human interactions and the operation of our society.These agents,which began as simple computer programs,