Artificial intelligence is expanding beyond answering questions and making recommendations to performing actual work.

TechRadar reported on June 24 that AI agents are increasingly entering workplaces in forms that can directly handle repetitive tasks such as drafting and sending emails, updating schedules and scheduling social media posts.

Existing AI chatbots often remain at the level of answering questions, researching materials and making suggestions. But AI agents such as OpenClaw and Hermes can link with other platforms and carry out actual tasks.

The core of the adoption model is to select an AI assistant and run it in a separate execution environment. Companies and users are likely to use virtual private servers (VPS) to operate AI agents more securely. The server acts as the computer that processes the actual work, and users communicate with the agent through messengers and collaboration tools such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Slack.

This structure lowers barriers to entry because AI agents can be operated without high-performance computers. Because the server itself serves as the computer that handles heavy tasks, users can issue instructions to an agent with just a mobile app. But considering business trips and workflow management, having a laptop above a certain level is advantageous for operations.

The actual scope of use varies depending on industry and user capability. The key is not the function itself but reducing repetitive and time-consuming tasks. An "AI employee" cannot replace highly experienced staff, but it can help automate tasks that consume the workday.

Maintaining security is cited as the biggest prerequisite for this expansion. Risks can grow if an AI agent accesses sensitive corporate information such as financial data, customer information and emails. Using a dedicated VPS can be a partial safeguard, but it is hard to say that alone is sufficient. Users should fully understand the risks and put response measures in place first.

As a result, adopting AI agents is shifting from simply choosing a productivity tool to designing an operating environment and scope of control together. Companies can expect automation benefits, but they must separately decide which services to connect to and what data access to allow. In this situation, AI agents are increasingly likely to take hold first as supporting staff that reduce repetitive tasks rather than as a means of replacing employees.