Tech Talks – From augmentation to automation: The rise of AI agents

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Tech Talks – From augmentation to automation: The rise of AI agents

April 24, 2025

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In this series we discuss the latest trends and topics that are shaping the technology sector.

We are pleased to share with you the fifth episode of our Tech Talks legal insights podcast series. In this episode, Nasser Ali Khasawneh, Hannah Mahon, Simon Lightman, Rachel Reid and Olaf van Haperen discuss:

  • What AI agents are and how they differ from traditional AI applications

  • The legal and regulatory challenges associated with the deployment of AI agents

  • How AI agents might impact the workforce

  • The next big trends in AI agent development

  • Key advice for companies considering the adoption of AI agents

You can listen to the latest episode below, or find us on the podcast streaming platforms Apple and Spotify.

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