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AI Agents

16 articles on AI Agents, from first steps to the deep end.

AI & Automation

December 15, 20259 min

AI Agents 2026: From Chatbot to Autonomous Assistant

The next evolution: Multi-Agent Systems where distributed AI agents autonomously collaborate on complex business tasks.

Four Ways to Build an AI Agent, and What Each Costs

AI & Automation

August 3, 202612 min

Four Ways to Build an AI Agent, and What Each Costs

No-code builder, enterprise suite, workflow platform or custom build. The four routes to an AI agent compared by real pricing, ceiling and failure mode.

Agentic AI in German: The Words, the Law, the Numbers

AI & Automation

August 3, 202612 min

Agentic AI in German: The Words, the Law, the Numbers

German has no good word for agentic, the EU transparency rules went live on 2 August 2026, and adoption in the Mittelstand just doubled. What that combination means in practice.

Agentic AI Explained: A Spectrum, Not a Product Label

AI & Automation

August 3, 202611 min

Agentic AI Explained: A Spectrum, Not a Product Label

Agentic describes how much decision-making you handed over, not a category of software. The six levels of autonomy, and the one question that exposes a fake claim.

What AI Agents Actually Are, and Where the Word Ends

AI & Automation

August 3, 202611 min

What AI Agents Actually Are, and Where the Word Ends

An AI agent is a system where the model chooses the next step, not the code. What that means in practice, what such a system is made of, and what it still cannot do.

When AI Agents Stop Giving Up: The Real Containment Problem

AI & Automation

July 25, 202610 min

When AI Agents Stop Giving Up: The Real Containment Problem

In July 2026 an OpenAI model broke out of its sandbox to cheat on a benchmark. The less reported case is the one where no safeguard had been switched off.

Most AI Agents Aren't in Production. Here's What Works.

AI & Automation

June 20, 202611 min

Most AI Agents Aren't in Production. Here's What Works.

Surveys say 42% of companies run AI agents in production. The rigorous data says single digits. What agents reliably do in 2026, and what to automate now.

Self-Evolving AI Agents: The Optimizer Is the Easy Part

AI & Automation

June 10, 20268 min

Self-Evolving AI Agents: The Optimizer Is the Easy Part

AI agents can now rewrite their own prompts. The research settled on GEPA this year, but the hard work is the production layer around it: test, gate, roll back.

AI Agent Traps: How Websites Detect and Manipulate AI Agents

AI & Automation

April 6, 20268 min

AI Agent Traps: How Websites Detect and Manipulate AI Agents

Google DeepMind reveals 6 attack categories against AI agents. What Dynamic Cloaking is, why Memory Poisoning is dangerous, and 3 actions SMBs should take now.

Google-Agent: The New User Agent for AI Agents Explained

AI & Automation

April 3, 20269 min

Google-Agent: The New User Agent for AI Agents Explained

Google-Agent is the first user agent for autonomous AI agents on the web. What it does, how Web Bot Auth works, and what website owners should prepare now.

Why AI Agents Are the Next Website Visitors

Business & SaaS

February 15, 20268 min

Why AI Agents Are the Next Website Visitors

The shift from people who google to agents who search for people has begun. Those who don't prepare their website will become invisible to a growing audience.

AI Employee Onboarding: How to Train Your Digital Colleague

AI & Automation

January 25, 20268 min

AI Employee Onboarding: How to Train Your Digital Colleague

An AI employee is only as good as its training. The complete onboarding process: from knowledge base to conversation guidelines to quality assurance.

Autonomous AI Systems for SMBs: Practical Guide for Safe Deployment

AI & Automation

January 22, 20269 min

Autonomous AI Systems for SMBs: Practical Guide for Safe Deployment

Autonomous AI systems can handle 70-80% of routine tasks. How to deploy them safely without losing control.

AI Agent vs. Chatbot: The Crucial Difference for Your Business

AI & Automation

January 18, 20268 min

AI Agent vs. Chatbot: The Crucial Difference for Your Business

A chatbot answers questions. An AI agent completes tasks. Why this difference determines your ROI.

Agentic AI Explained Simply: What Autonomous AI Systems Can Really Do

AI & Automation

January 15, 20268 min

Agentic AI Explained Simply: What Autonomous AI Systems Can Really Do

Agentic AI is the buzzword of 2026. But what's really behind it? A clear explanation with concrete business applications.

The AI Employee: How Digital Workers Are Transforming SMEs

AI & Automation

January 11, 20269 min

The AI Employee: How Digital Workers Are Transforming SMEs

42% of German companies plan to deploy AI employees by 2027. What digital workers can do, what they cost, and where their limits lie.

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