AI Agents: Can They Get Our Sushi Orders Right?
I can eat sushi with chopsticks! (sometimes) Today's post is inspired by a combination of my experience at a restaurant last night and the latest Bloomberg Technology podcast I listened to. Ordering Sushi x AI Agents! AI is going to remain a hot topic in 2025. But what’s especially exciting is how AI agents are evolving. These are highly autonomous tools capable of making complex decisions without constant human oversight. Think of AI agents as digital assistants who don’t just answer questions but take action on your behalf. They can place online orders, book hotels, send emails, and even manage schedules. For example, you could ask an AI agent to plan a weekend trip. It could find the best flight deals, reserve your hotel, and book dinner at your favorite sushi spot—all without you needing to check multiple websites yourself. But here’s the catch: this all depends on whether the agent understands your instructions correctly. It's easy to mess up orders. Just last night, I...