Everything worth reading about AI agents

The Chain of Thought AI Agent Handbook

We've carefully curated a collection of the most valuable research, insights, and perspectives on autonomous AI. Two focused reading sessions will put you ahead of 99 % of people in this space.

1. Bookmark & Return

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2. Go Deep

Start with beginner resources, then progress to expert-level research papers.

Market Context

$6.3B

2025 Total Addressable Market

$234B

2030 projection

33%

of enterprise apps will include agents by 2028

What Are AI Agents?

At its core, an AI agent is code that thinks for itself. It plans, decides, and acts toward a goal. No human babysitting required.

They Reflect

Self-editing systems that review outputs, learn from failures, and adjust automatically.

They Act

Beyond text—they hit APIs, trigger contracts, manage calendars, and run wallets.

They Plan

Multi-step mastery. They sequence actions and see complex tasks through completion.

The Vision

"You ask your AI agent to launch a profitable e-commerce business. It identifies a niche, negotiates with suppliers, sets up operations, and optimizes performance — all while you focus on strategy."

The future is multi-agent: specialized systems collaborating rather than one monolithic AI.

Our Curated Reading Lists on AI Agents

Organized by audience and depth

For Builders

Beginner

Technical resources and implementation guides

Everything worth reading about AI agents

The Chain of Thought AI Agent Handbook

1. Bookmark & Return

2. Go Deep

Market Context

What Are AI Agents?

They Reflect

They Act

They Plan

Our Curated Reading Lists on AI Agents

For Builders

For Investors

Foundational Research & Important Papers

Other Good AI Reads — not agent-specific

Favourite AI Blogs

Deep Essays & Frameworks

Investor & Operator Playbooks (a16z)

Research compilations