Tech leaders debate who will control the future 'agent internet'

A panel at the Imagination in Action Silicon Valley AI Summit discussed what would be needed to support a future where billions of AI agents act on behalf of individuals and companies. Moderated by Dave Blundin, the discussion included Ramesh Raskar, Nilou Salehi, Adam Cheyer, and Matt White.

Topics covered included the cost of running large numbers of AI agents, who would build the underlying infrastructure, and why continual learning matters for agents to stay useful. The panel also addressed the need for shared standards, memory systems, and accountability as agents take on more responsibility.

The conversation closed with a discussion of how AI agents could affect jobs and how much control people should be willing to hand over to automated systems, weighing convenience against trust.