Forbes December 26, 2025
AI agents are moving out of research labs and pilot projects and straight into the day-to-day reality of work. These autonomous, action-taking systems are already handling tasks that once consumed hours of human effort, from coordinating workflows to making decisions across multiple tools and platforms.
For many professionals, the promise is compelling: less routine, busy work and more time for creative, strategic and human-centered activities. But there is also a clear risk: those who fail to adapt their roles and skills may quickly find themselves left behind. Understanding how AI agents will reshape what we do and how we add value is becoming one of the most important career challenges of the decade.
So, here’s an overview of the practical...







