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Benedict Evans: AI agents may soon script their own solutions

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Benedict Evans highlights how features like spellcheck have evolved from standalone tools into integrated, almost unnoticeable components of larger systems. This shift is framed within the context of AI agents, questioning whether they are merely processing information or actively scripting solutions, drawing a parallel to the historical development of software functionalities. AI

IMPACT Suggests a future where AI agents move beyond simple processing to autonomous problem-solving and system scripting.

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    Spellcheck was once a standalone tool; today it’s just a checkbox. Benedict Evans nails the shift. Are your AI agents only thinking, or already scripting their

    Spellcheck was once a standalone tool; today it’s just a checkbox. Benedict Evans nails the shift. Are your AI agents only thinking, or already scripting their own Perl fixes? See the short → https:// youtube.com/shorts/10G_w7l0HEY # ai # software

    LINKS youtube.com/…/10G_w7l0HEY

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