Forget chatbot training. AI's next big data grab is about learning how humans work.
Google's Mechanize talks and Meta's moves reveal the next AI race: training agents to do real jobs, not just answer questions.
AI development is shifting away from training chatbots and toward creating realistic digital workplaces for AI agents to learn complex tasks. Mechanize, a San Francisco startup, aims to automate jobs using reinforcement learning (RL) environments, attracting interest from tech giants like Google. Meta is also collecting employee data like keystrokes, mouse movements, and screen activity to help AI understand how people use computers.
These moves signal a broader shift in AI development, as companies prioritize practical, real-world training for AI agents over traditional chatbot techniques.
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