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The Chatbots and Agents Are Going To Merge

Could the AI labs intuit your next move and accomplish it for you? That seems to be where they're heading.

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Alex Kantrowitz
May 29, 2026
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There are two core generative AI uses today: Chatbots and agents. The bots make sense of information. The agents take control of your computer and get things done for you. The two seem distinct, but they’ll likely soon merge.

When you use a chatbot to research hotels, experiences, or companies, the bot, with your permission, will one day almost certainly…

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