The Download: what’s next for AI agents, and how Trump protects US tech companies overseas

MIT Technology Review - AI
Jul 23, 2025 12:10
Rhiannon Williams
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Summary

The article discusses the growing prominence of AI agents—advanced models capable of both providing information and autonomously taking actions—which signals a shift toward more interactive and capable AI systems. This evolution could transform how users interact with technology, raising new opportunities and challenges for the AI field.

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Navigating the rise of AI agents AI agents is a buzzy term that essentially refers to AI models and algorithms that can not only provide you with information, but take actions on your…