Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are increasingly being recognized as transformative tools in enterprise automation, moving beyond traditional chatbots to perform complex, autonomous tasks. UiPath, a leading robotic process automation (RPA) company, has launched a next-generation platform emphasizing 'agentic automation,' which integrates AI agents capable of collaborative and autonomous decision-making. This platform includes native LangSmith support in the UiPath LLM Gateway and LangGraph agent support via the Agent Protocol, aiming to simplify the building, deployment, and observation of AI agents. Industry experts highlight that AI agents represent a new evolutionary step beyond generative AI, with the ability to take autonomous actions rather than merely respond to prompts. Companies such as xtype, Ketryx, and Appsmith have introduced AI agents designed to enhance enterprise operations, including smarter ServiceNow deployments and accelerated safety-critical product development. Daniel Dines, CEO of UiPath, stated that AI agent automation is the first technology to truly emulate human thinking. The adoption of AI agents is expected to drive cost reductions, improve operational efficiency, and increase revenues across various sectors. Furthermore, AI agents are anticipated to revolutionize productivity by automating complex tasks like coding and customer service, while also reshaping education and fostering global collaboration.