Summary
CNBC Tech reports that AI agents from startups including Dazzle, Duckbill and Wajo still rely on human workers to handle calls and other real-world tasks when software falls short. The source's framing is that these agents are not fully automated, with people stepping in where the technology cannot complete a task on its own. The snippet gives no figures, timelines or customer details. The report is presented as a look at how these products actually operate behind the scenes.
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Why it matters
Businesses and users who buy or rely on AI agents may be getting more human involvement than the automation label suggests. Builders and investors will want to know how much of a product's output depends on people rather than software. Watch for disclosure from these companies about how their tasks are split between humans and AI.
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