AI agents are gaining popularity beyond the technology sector, with companies including Meta, OpenAI and Anthropic competing to offer tools that can independently handle users' personal and professional tasks.

Unlike traditional AI chatbots, these agents can proactively perform activities such as managing schedules, writing emails, booking travel and shopping. However, choosing the right tool and deciding how much personal information to share can be challenging.

Experts recommend using a combination of agents rather than relying on one, as each has different strengths. Business consultant Jose Artigas suggests Claude Duet for starting a business, Dots for technical problem-solving and Instinct for routine tasks such as emails and travel bookings. He recommends Meta's Muse for beginners because of its user-friendly features.

Experts also advise testing different agents and starting with repetitive online tasks that users want to delegate. Clara Gigling of Oudae Labs recommends providing clear instructions, specific goals and necessary context to achieve better results.

Users should also consider their privacy before connecting agents to emails, calendars, identification details and financial accounts.

While companies have introduced privacy policies explaining data handling, cloud-based operations and memory controls, Gigling urged users to remain cautious when sharing sensitive information.