The AI Daily Brief (Formerly The AI Breakdown): Artificial Intelligence News and Analysis The Big Challenge with Agents Today
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Mar 19, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a groundbreaking energy deal aimed at bolstering AI infrastructure through innovative power solutions. A new era for Intel is on the horizon as the CEO outlines a bold recovery plan focused on AI adoption. Challenges in embracing AI agents are highlighted, particularly concerning Salesforce's struggles with high costs and unclear benefits. Also featured is a tool for assessing how prepared companies are to integrate these AI agents into their operations.
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Salesforce's AgentForce Struggles
- Salesforce is struggling to convert its AgentForce offering into value.
- Customers aren't ready to commit, and pricing is a major concern.
Agent Pricing Challenges
- Agent pricing models are a challenge, with usage-based pricing potentially disincentivizing use.
- Salesforce's $2 per conversation fee seems high compared to human labor and competitors.
Model Costs and Agent Pricing
- The high cost of AI models impacts agent pricing, as seen with Manus paying Anthropic $2 per task.
- Manus currently offers its agent for free, limiting usage to control costs.