This weekly update brings major news about how AI agents are changing business and jobs around the world.

A big study from the University of Pennsylvania came out this week. It shows that artificial intelligence will boost business productivity by 1.5% by 2035. The study found that 40% of all business work could be changed by AI tools. Jobs that pay around $80,000 per year face the biggest changes, with about half of their work possibly done by AI.

Businesses are moving fast to use agentic AI - smart computer programs that can work on their own without people telling them what to do every step. These AI agents are different from simple chatbots because they can make decisions and learn from mistakes. Companies are using them for customer service, data work, and even managing supply chains.

The job market is seeing big changes. Research shows that 300 million jobs worldwide could be affected by AI by 2025. Jobs like data entry, customer service, and basic analysis are most at risk. However, new jobs are also being created. Companies need people who can work with AI, manage AI systems, and design AI tools.

Human Resources departments are also jumping on this trend. A survey found that 82% of HR leaders plan to use agentic AI within the next 12 months. By 2030, half of all HR work might be done by AI agents. Hiring and recruiting are the first areas where companies are testing these smart AI tools.