Companies around the world are racing to use AI agents - smart software that can work without humans telling it every step to take. A major conference about workplace AI this week showed that trust and safety are the biggest challenges holding companies back. Meanwhile, surveys show that 78% of business leaders are excited about AI's future, and many small businesses are using AI to help workers do more. However, researchers warn that workers using AI too much might lose important skills they need for their jobs. The good news is that many companies are not planning to fire workers because of AI - instead, they are using the money they save to hire more people and teach workers new skills. Some large technology companies in the United States like Intel, Meta, and Google have announced job cuts, but these layoffs are happening at the same time that companies are investing billions into new AI technology.