The CB Insights AI Agent Trends 2025 report highlights four key developments shaping the space. Big tech firms like OpenAI and Microsoft are driving general-purpose agent adoption through massive reach and improved tools, while private players shift toward specialized, vertical solutions. Infrastructure for agent development is maturing, with tools for data curation, web interaction, and observability emerging alongside full-stack platforms. Enterprises are moving from pilot to implementation, despite challenges around reliability, integration, and talent. Success will hinge on data management and human-in-the-loop oversight to build secure, effective AI agents.

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