AI Agents Take On Everyday Tasks Like Job Applications and Restaurant Bookings

A guide highlights five practical tasks for AI agents, such as applying for jobs and booking hard-to-get restaurant tables, using Meta's Muse and OpenAI's dots.

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2026-10-31 23:24 · New York Times Technology
Put Your A.I. Agents to Work with These 5 Killer Tasks

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