As AI agents shift from back to front office applications, consumers are understandably wary of turning over the keys to their personal and financial data to autonomous software. But the potential for Agentic AI technologies to improve lives and make business more efficient is a powerful incentive.

In Harvard Business Review, Larry and co-author Blair Levin review the risks and opportunities of personal AI agents, and identify the three key initiatives business and government leaders must take to ensure a smooth adoption.