AI Agents

The Misconception “AI will replace everyone.” “Prompt engineers will rule the world.” Both are wrong. The reality: A new professional class is emerging—not agents, not prompt engineers, but technical bureaucrats. A Historical Parallel In Joseon Dynasty Korea, there was a class called 중인 (Jung-in, “Middle People”). Class Role Power Source Yangban (Nobility) Abstract commands, philosophy Status, land Jung-in (Middle) Technical execution, administration Expertise, skills Sangmin (Commoners) Manual labor Numbers Jung-in roles: ...

The Timeline Nobody’s Talking About August 2, 2026: EU AI Act becomes fully applicable August 2, 2026: Every EU member state must have at least one AI regulatory sandbox February 2025: Prohibited AI practices already enforceable What this means: AI registration isn’t hypothetical. It’s law. Part 1: Mandatory AI Registration Why Registration Is Coming The problem: AI agents with autonomy can: Execute financial transactions Provide medical advice Make hiring decisions Influence elections The current gap: When something goes wrong, who’s responsible? ...

The Problem with AI Chatbots Most AI tools wait for you to ask. You type a prompt, get an answer, and move on. But the real work—the repetitive tasks that eat your day—doesn’t happen in single prompts. It happens in multi-step workflows: Reading meeting notes across 5 teams Triaging 50 IT tickets per week Compiling weekly status reports for leadership Notion Custom Agents (launched Feb 2026) solve this differently: give them a job, set a trigger, and they work 24/7. ...

The Question Nobody Wants to Ask 🤖 AI agents already trade stocks, manage portfolios, write code, create content, and execute transactions. They generate real economic value. But can they be economic entities? Can they own property, enter contracts, be held liable? These aren’t philosophical questions anymore. They’re practical ones that our legal system will be forced to answer. The Reality Today ⚖️ Legal Vacuum Currently, AI agents exist in a legal void: ...