Here are the tasks that execs from Anduril to Zendesk are giving their personal agents
Executives at major companies like Anduril, KPMG, and Adobe are increasingly utilizing personal AI agents to manage administrative tasks. While these tools offer efficiency in areas like expense reporting and scheduling, users maintain a 'human-in-the-loop' approach for final decision-making.
Why it matters
This signals a shift in corporate culture toward the adoption of autonomous AI for personal productivity and the practical challenges of integrating AI into private life.
Execs from KPMG, Adobe, and Anduril are already using personal AI agents. Courtesy of KPMG, Anduril; Sam Pinto/HumanX Personal AI agents have arrived, promising to end the drudgery of day-to-day admin. Business Insider asked top executives at companies like Anduril and Adobe how they're using the technology. Their answers included hiring dog walkers, booking flu shots, and negotiating insurance deals. Meta's Muse is a hit. Instinct is still buzzy. The era of personal agents may finally be upon us — and business leaders are embracing it. Personal AI is designed to connect to your private accounts — including banks, email, and calendar — and autonomously take action on the internet on your behalf. For some, the dream of automating day-to-day tasks like replying to emails and booking holidays has saved them time and money . Others have already experienced nightmare scenarios .
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