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Are AI agents truly intelligent entities, or just cleverly disguised automation tools? A growing debate, fueled by a recent Reddit discussion on r/artificial, questions the legitimacy of current AI agent projects. Referencing a WIRED article, the discussion suggests that many touted ‘AI agents’ are merely Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) that lack genuine AI capabilities. The central concern revolves around whether the current hype surrounding these systems is overshadowing the true potential of real AI agents. The full Reddit thread offers further insights into this ongoing debate: [https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nc7reh/do_ai_agents_really_exist_or_are_they_just/](https://old.reddit.com/r/artificial/comments/1nc7reh/do_ai_agents_really_exist_or_are_they_just/)