Evolution of AI Agents

If you've been following the recent Google I/O and Apple WWDC events, you've probably seen some pretty cool AI demos—AI agents that can transcribe your calls, find you the perfect pilates studio, or even plan your next dream vacation.

Sounds awesome, right? But let's be real, these are still pretty basic tasks. We're talking about things humans could do, just maybe a little slower or with a few more clicks. The real question is: What happens when AI gets way smarter and more mature?

At Multiplayer, we're obsessed with this question. We've been chatting with industry leaders, Bay Area CEOs, and AI experts to get the inside scoop on where this whole AI + Human ‘system of action’ thing is headed. Spoiler alert: it's way more exciting than just having an AI write your email drafts for you.

The AI Agent Evolution

AI agents are evolving faster than you can say, "Siri, order me a pizza." Let's break down the different types we're seeing emerge:

Type 1 Agents: The Reactive Responders

These AI agents exist within a single app and react to specific triggers. Think of an AI agent in your task manager that alerts you when you haven't responded to an important email by a deadline. It's super helpful but limited to actions within the app's environment. But what happens when you’re about to miss the deadline? You’d want something that not only alerts you about an overdue task but also automatically reschedules it for the next available slot in your calendar. Realizing these cross-app workflow-based agents offers a glimpse into the next type of agents.

Type 2 Agents: The Proactive Doers

These agents are like the cool kids of the AI world—they know how to talk to other apps. They can book your dinner reservations by looking up the best Yelp reviews, capture action items from your Zoom meetings and share them with attendees, and even find fun things for you to do over the weekend based on the weather forecast and events happening in your neighborhood.

Imagine you're chatting with your friend about celebrating a promotion, and your AI agent is already on it. It checks your calendar, finds a free evening, and books a table at that fancy new restaurant you've been meaning to try.

These Type 2 agents are triggered by all sorts of things—calendar events, specific phrases in your conversations, even your social media activity. It's like having a personal concierge who’s always with you.

Type 3 Agents: The Mind Readers (Just Kidding... Kind Of)

Okay, we're not quite at the point where AI can read your every thought (yet). You've probably heard whispers of AGI—Artificial General Intelligence—that can do anything a human can do and more? It's the stuff of science fiction dreams (and nightmares).

While we're not quite there yet, we're starting to see glimpses of what Type 3 agents might be capable of. These are the agents that can truly understand your preferences, anticipate your needs, and even learn from your past behavior. They might know you better than you know yourself.

The Future: A Multiplayer World

So, what's the big picture here? At Multiplayer, we're envisioning a future where you don't just have one AI agent, but a whole team of them working together seamlessly in the background. Think of it like a multiplayer video game where you're the main character, and your AI agents are your loyal squad, all working together to help you level up your life. AI agents that help you make better decisions, discover new opportunities, and even build deeper connections with the people around you.

What kind of AI agent squad would you assemble?