SMRTR AIApr 23, 2025ZDNet

You'll soon manage a team of AI agents, says Microsoft's Work Trend report

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Microsoft's research identifies Frontier Firms, where AI agents and humans collaborate in hybrid teams, leading to increased productivity and more meaningful work. The transition to Frontier Firms occurs in three phases: AI assistants, digital colleagues, and full AI integration. This shift requires rethinking knowledge work and creating new roles like "agent bosses" to manage AI teams. Organizations are also focusing on AI skills training for employees to adapt to this new paradigm.

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