Researchers have published the most comprehensive survey to date of so-called “OS Agents” — artificial intelligence systems that can autonomously control computers, mobile phones and web browsers by directly interacting with their interfaces. The 30-page academic review, accepted for publication at the prestigious Association for Computational Linguistics conference, maps a rapidly evolving field that has attracted billions in investment from major technology companies.

“The dream to create AI assistants as capable and versatile as the fictional J.A.R.V.I.S from Iron Man has long captivated imaginations,” the researchers write. “With the evolution of (multimodal) large language models ((M)LLMs), this dream is closer to reality.”

NOTE: It may not be too far off in the future before Real Estate Investors are able to install OS Agents to perform property searches for homes and land in a matter of seconds. There are already a few REI tools with limited however, inpressive search features on the market today.

“OS Agents can complete tasks autonomously and have the potential to significantly enhance the lives of billions of users worldwide,” the researchers note. “Imagine a world where tasks such as online shopping, travel arrangements booking, and other daily activities could be seamlessly performed by these agents.”

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The researchers dedicate substantial attention to what they diplomatically term “safety and privacy” concerns, but the implications are more alarming than their academic language suggests. “OS Agents are confronted with these risks, especially considering its wide applications on personal devices with user data,” they write.

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