“Rethinking the user experience in the age of multi-agent AI”

Multi-agent AI systems bring a new level of intelligence by having multiple specialized agents work together, enabling adaptive, collaborative problem-solving that can replace hours of human effort. Although these systems sometimes feel slower than traditional apps, this perceived delay comes from the deeper, more contextual reasoning happening behind the scenes.

Interacting with these systems goes beyond typing text. Users can engage through speech, documents, graphical interfaces, attachments, and even audio or visual cues, while still understanding what each agent is doing. Making agent activity visible (“Agent Alpha is synthesizing insights…”), explaining delays (“Analyzing vendor contracts…”), and providing empathetic feedback like “Still thinking… the internet’s being dramatic today” help build trust and reduce frustration.

The experience transforms interactions into a conversation where every update, wait, or insight strengthens collaboration. Multi-agent AI shifts from being just a tool to “teammates”, turning delays into opportunities, fostering transparency, and enabling intelligent workflows that feel human-centered, adaptive, and productive.

Source:

World Economic Forum. (2025, agosto 29). Rethinking the user experience in the age of multi-agent AI. Weforum.org. https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/08/rethinking-the-user-experience-in-the-age-of-multi-agent-ai/