Imagine an AI that doesn’t just take instructions but autonomously plans, adapts, and executes tasks with precision. Welcome to the age of agentic AI, where systems evolve from being passive tools to intelligent agents driving action across industries.
This transformation is powered by advances in natural language processing, memory systems, and modular frameworks. These agents are solving complex workflows, managing uncertainty, and enabling faster, smarter decision-making.
France is carving out a leadership role in this revolution. Startups like Twin are automating intricate tasks through digital twins, while H Company has launched Runner H, a groundbreaking agent that adapts to UI changes, self-heals, and executes natural language commands—streamlining operations for developers and scaling efficiency.
Globally, major players like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Mistral AI are also rumored to be building advanced systems that autonomously plan, execute, and interact with tools. The focus is clear: AI that acts, learns, and adapts.
In the payments space, agents are poised to disrupt operations by automating tasks such as real-time payments, invoice issuance, and service tracking. Here’s how this is playing out:
🚀 Reinvented customer experience
AI assistants streamline travel for professionals:
1️⃣ Plans meetings and books preferred flights and hotels.
2️⃣ Issues secure virtual cards for seamless payments.
3️⃣ Rebooks in real-time when schedules change.
➡ Benefit: A stress-free, tailored travel experience.
🔒 Enhanced security for corporate spending
Agents safeguard purchasing processes:
1️⃣ Create virtual cards with predefined limits.
2️⃣ Monitor transactions for fraud.
3️⃣ Automate expense logging for better oversight.
➡ Benefit: Reduced fraud and more streamlined accounting.
🤝 Integrated ecosystems in supply chains
AI ensures operations run efficiently:
1️⃣ Tracks inventory and automates reordering.
2️⃣ Collaborates with teams using tools like Slack.
3️⃣ Analyzes sales trends for data-driven decisions.
➡ Benefit: No stockouts and optimized workflows.
And for developers, tools like LangChain and CrewAI can now be seamlessly connected to Stripe’s APIs, enabling embedded payments in agentic workflows. Explore our Agent Toolkit, hat tip Steve Kaliski and Jeff Weinstein → https://lnkd.in/eEuyZrGQ
Of course, the journey is not without its challenges. Non-deterministic behaviors in AI agents require rigorous testing before production deployment. But the potential is vast: industries are being reshaped by these adaptable, action-oriented systems! Which do you think will feel the greatest impact next?
And as always, if you’re building a venture-backed business in the AI space, reach out to Lenny Rolland, Marc Andrianoff, Adrien Barta, or me—we’re here to help you grow fast!
