Anthropic's Boris Cherny, creator of their Claude Code AI agent, warns that AI agents will "painfully" reshape nearly every computer-based job, with significant changes starting as early as 2026. He emphasizes these agents can increasingly operate computers autonomously.
Why It Matters
This isn't abstract tech talk for Silicon Valley; it directly impacts your European law firm, accountancy, or consultancy. It means AI is moving beyond simple chatbots to tools that can *act* on your computer systems—analyzing contracts, preparing reports, or managing client communications. Ignoring this shift will put you at a significant competitive disadvantage very soon.
What To Do About It
My advice is direct: start experimenting, not just observing. Pick a small, repetitive digital task within your firm – perhaps document review or data entry – and assign a small team to explore how current AI agents can automate or assist. My clients often start with low-cost platform access, focusing on understanding the *how* and *why* before committing to larger investments.
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