This week brought important news about how companies are using AI automation to work better. The big story is that AI agents (computer workers that do tasks without humans always watching) are harder to make work than people thought. Two famous company leaders, Ali Ghodsi from Databricks and Arvind Jain from Glean, said that turning AI loose to do work automatically doesn't just happen like magic. It takes real effort and careful planning to make it successful.

Companies are discovering that about 95% of AI projects don't work perfectly, but that's actually a good thing. It means companies are trying new things and learning. When AI does help, businesses are not just cutting jobs - instead, they're using the productivity gains to make their businesses bigger and better. According to a big survey, only 17% of companies said AI made workers lose their jobs. Most companies are teaching their workers new skills and bringing AI to more parts of their business.

Another exciting development is physical AI - this is when AI controls real robots and machines. Robots in warehouses, factories, and delivery centers are now using AI to do work with people. Amazon has more than 750,000 robots working in warehouses. The market for AI robots is expected to grow hugely, from $12.8 billion in 2023 to $124.8 billion by 2030. The future of work looks like humans and AI working as a team, with humans managing and making the big decisions while AI handles the repetitive tasks.