AI Agents Hit a Reality Check in 2025

The big push toward agentic AI—software that acts on its own instead of just answering questions—dominated this year. But here's what matters: a Carnegie Mellon University study shows agents fail 70% of the time. This is critical if your company is counting on them.

What's Actually Working

UiPath launched Maestro, a new tool that manages multiple AI agents from different companies, perfect for businesses deploying dozens of agents. Coforge released EvolveOps.AI with 28 specialized agents for IT operations, delivering real cost savings.

Hardware You Should Know About

The UCIe 3.0 standard (approved August 2025) is finally letting companies mix chips from different makers. NVIDIA's Blackwell chips continue powering the AI boom, with TSMC hitting 80,000 wafers monthly by now.

The Bottom Line

AI agents are moving from "someday technology" to real workplace tools—but only when properly governed and managed. If you're evaluating agents for your business, focus on orchestration platforms like UiPath Maestro that can oversee multiple systems and reduce failure rates.