The Dawn of Agentic AI and Digital Workers

Tom Koulopoulos dives into autonomous “agent-based AI”—advanced digital workers capable of managing projects, making decisions, and negotiating contracts. Major players like OpenAI and Salesforce are driving this trend, with open-source options opening doors for smaller businesses. Tom interviews Jack Crawford, who references Colonel John Boyd’s “OODA loop” to explain how these AI agents can drastically accelerate decision-making. They explore the potential of AI-driven code development, administrative tasks, and strategic problem-solving, noting that widespread adoption may happen within months. While it raises questions about job displacement, Tom and Jack agree that, ultimately, humans will focus on higher-level innovation and value creation alongside these new digital coworkers.