Modern AI agents, while proficient in tasks such as coding and automation, still lack true agency—the capacity for meaningful, autonomous decision-making that characterizes human capability. AI models like GPT-4.5 and Devin AI demonstrate significant progress but are still reliant on external instructions. Full agency requires autonomy, intentionality, and a sense of responsibility, aspects yet to be fully realized by AI. The development of such traits would mark a leap toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).
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