AI is exciting, powerful and controversial, and some critics doubt the tech delivers on its promise. But the next big wave of AI 'agents' may prove genuinely helpful.

OpenAI may be close to releasing an AI tool that can take control of your PC and perform actions on your behalf, if leaks are to be believed.

Humanity is "on the verge" of having AI agents that can complete tasks in the real world, OpenAI Product chief Kevin Weil told Axios' Ina Fried in Davos Tuesday. Why it matters: Weil's prediction comes days after Axios reported that a major AI company was close to announcing a breakthrough regarding the creation of Ph.