The 3 types of people who will excel in the AI agent era, according to tech leaders
Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence The 3 types of people who will excel in the AI agent era, according to tech leaders The autonomous business of the future is being built. Certain skills are in high demand - and can help you stand out. Written by Mark Samuels, Senior ContributorSenior Contributor July 24, 2026 at 7:38 a.m.
- ▪Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence The 3 types of people who will excel in the AI agent era, according to tech leaders The autonomous business of the future is being built.
- ▪Certain skills are in high demand - and can help you stand out.
- ▪Written by Mark Samuels, Senior ContributorSenior Contributor July 24, 2026 at 7:38 a.m.
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Innovation Home Innovation Artificial Intelligence The 3 types of people who will excel in the AI agent era, according to tech leaders The autonomous business of the future is being built. Certain skills are in high demand - and can help you stand out. Written by Mark Samuels, Senior ContributorSenior Contributor July 24, 2026 at 7:38 a.m. PT akinbostanci via E+ / Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways The autonomous business means new roles and requirements.Skilled tech professionals will help ensure agents are integrated.But course correctors and business collaborators hold the key.AI is supporting the rise of the autonomous business, where some of the roles we take for granted today -- from basic operational tasks to decision-making…
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