Machine Economies and Agent Labor
Introduction AI Agents are moving beyond chat interfaces and into operational roles: negotiating prices, executing workflows, coordinating services, and complet…
Machine Economies and Agent Labor Introduction AI Agents are moving beyond chat interfaces and into operational roles: negotiating prices, executing workflows, coordinating services, and completing transactions without human intervention. This shift is the foundation of machine economies, where software agents can earn, spend, and exchange value. For founders and CTOs, the topic is no longer theoretical. It affects product design, payment rails, identity, compliance, and the economics of digital labor. The key question is not whether agents can act autonomously, but how to structure their labo…