This week, trust in AI agents hit a new low, dropping from 43% to 27% in just one year. Despite this, companies like AWS and Google launched new tools to automate complex tasks, showing the technology’s growing potential. Over 60% of organizations plan to create human-agent teams within the next year, where AI acts as a subordinate or helper. However, most companies lack the AI infrastructure and data readiness needed to scale these systems. The EU’s AI Act now requires human oversight for high-risk systems, aligning with global trends toward augmented AI that keeps humans in control. Experts warn that without transparency and ethical safeguards, the $450 billion economic opportunity by 2028 could be missed.