Is generative AI really hitting a plateau, and is big tech just chasing the next shiny sounding thing to keep the venture capital train going?

It's time to look at AI agents—those digital go-betweens that promise to handle your busywork. Great in theory, but what happens when everyone has a swarm of bots doing the same dance?

Meanwhile, some big investors are quietly hitting the brakes—suggesting maybe we’ve all over-ordered on the AI menu.

If you can cut through the noise, you might find a tool or two that genuinely streamlines your operations. Just keep your expectations in check, because the real gems might not come from the flashiest promises, but from the grounded, day-to-day improvements that actually help you get things done.