In the surging tide of technology, AI Agents are like a brilliant new star, gradually illuminating the future path of artificial intelligence. Recently, the Aurora Moon Fox Research Institute, in collaboration with the Data Intelligence Professional Committee of the China Information Association (in preparation), jointly released the “2025 Global AI Agent Industry Insight Report,” revealing the current status, trends, and infinite possibilities of the AI Agent industry.
1. AI Agents: A New Era of Autonomous Intelligence
The name AI Agent, which sounds full of futurism, represents a significant leap in the field of artificial intelligence. Unlike large model products that rely on explicit human instructions, AI Agents possess a higher level of autonomy and intelligence. They can perceive environmental information and make autonomous decisions based on their knowledge and tool reserves to complete tasks. This ability to think independently and dynamically adjust strategies showcases the immense potential of AI Agents in solving complex problems.
According to the report’s predictions, the global AI Agent market size will reach $5.29 billion by 2024, and this figure is expected to soar to $47.1 billion by 2030. China, as a rising star in the AI market, is expected to become a major player in the future AI Agent arena due to its continuously increasing market share. This is not just a leap in numbers but a vivid portrayal of the rise of China’s technological strength.
2. Market Heat: Significant Domestic and International Differences, Unlimited Potential
Although the prospects for AI Agent technology are broad, the market is still in the conceptual definition stage. In China, the search popularity of AI Agents is significantly lower than that of mainstream concepts like “AI,” with user search volumes remaining in the thousands. However, it is noteworthy that the 30-39 age group of young and middle-aged men has shown a strong interest in AI Agents, contributing over 40% of the search volume. This reflects both the pursuit of new technologies by tech enthusiasts and indicates the immense potential of the AI Agent market in the future.
In contrast, the overseas market shows significantly higher attention to AI Agents. The launch of platforms like DeepSeek has notably lowered the barriers to building intelligent agents, driving a rapid increase in the number of related popular science content, technical tutorials, and building videos. With weekly visits exceeding 90,000 and nearly 50,000 natural clicks, these figures highlight the vibrant energy of the overseas market. With the release of the new generation of large models, content related to AI Agents is expected to experience explosive growth, leading to a new surge in keyword click volumes.
3. Application Scenarios: Intelligent Creation Leads, Apps Become Mainstream
Among the application scenarios of AI Agents, intelligent creation is undoubtedly the most active field. The development of AI products focused on intelligent creation, such as image and text tools, is in full swing, but actual user usage remains centered around AI assistant scenarios, primarily completed through mobile apps. This trend not only reflects users’ demand for convenient and efficient tools but also indicates that apps will become the mainstream platform for AI Agent applications.
The high concentration of marketing resources further drives the development of the AI Agent market. User activity increases with investment, and market data becomes an important reference indicator. In this process, AI Agents not only provide users with a more personalized service experience but also bring unprecedented marketing opportunities for enterprises.
4. Industry Map: Overseas Framework Dominates, Domestic Scenarios Land
Overseas, the AI Agent industry map is dominated by frameworks and tools. A variety of model services flourish, laying a solid foundation for the development of Agents. Leading overseas manufacturers are focusing on large models, accelerating Agent layout to seize market opportunities. Although general-purpose intelligent agents have yet to break through, the continuous increase in tool-type products has already laid the technical foundation for future development.
In contrast, the domestic AI Agent industry map places greater emphasis on scenario implementation. Leading model manufacturers are actively building AI Agent platforms, deeply cultivating vertical AI applications. Office and research scenarios have become the main battleground, with platforms like Kousi and Tiangong rapidly rising. In the fierce market competition, these platforms have won user favor and market recognition by continuously optimizing products and services.
5. Subfields: Platform Applications and Large Models Coexist
In the subfields of AI Agents, platform applications and large models are undoubtedly the two most notable segments. For example, Coze (Kousi), an AI Agent development platform launched by ByteDance, is positioned as a “next-generation AI application development platform” aimed at providing professional intelligent agent development tools for users with no technical background. Its global access volume has surpassed 10 million in a short time, significantly exceeding the AI Agent development platforms of Baidu, Tencent, and others.
Meanwhile, DeepSeek stands out in the large model field with faster, better, and stronger performance. Through algorithm and technology iterations, it has caught up with leading overseas large models, demonstrating exceptional capabilities in text generation, computational reasoning, document processing, and intelligent dialogue. With its “explicit thinking” feature and free strategy, DeepSeek has achieved rapid dissemination and user growth. Its coverage of users across all age groups and the continuous acceleration of its globalization process have laid a solid foundation for future development.
6. Future Trends: Dual-Track Differentiation and Multi-Agent Collaboration
Looking ahead, the development of AI Agents will exhibit a clear dual-track differentiation trend. B-type Agents aimed at enterprises will focus on logical rigor and efficiency improvement, primarily handling repetitive task processing; while C-type Agents aimed at consumers will emphasize innovation capabilities and automation levels, possessing stronger thinking abilities and memory functions. This differentiation not only meets the needs of different user groups but also provides possibilities for the diversified development of the AI Agent market.
At the same time, multi-Agent collaboration is expected to form Agentic AI, efficiently solving complex and ongoing tasks. With the rise of concepts like “Agentic AI,” multi-Agent systems formed by close collaboration among multiple Agents will converge into a powerful productivity explosion point. This true productivity explosion based on AI and cost reduction and efficiency enhancement will bring unprecedented changes and opportunities to various industries.
7. Challenges and Opportunities: Technical Bottlenecks and Cross-Border Integration
Despite the broad prospects for AI Agents, they currently face numerous challenges. Issues such as insufficient cross-platform adaptation and autonomous optimization capabilities, as well as the urgent need to break through multi-dimensional technical bottlenecks, still restrict the development of AI Agents. However, it is precisely these challenges that give rise to infinite opportunities. With continuous technological advancements and accelerated cross-border integration, AI Agents are expected to achieve breakthroughs and applications in more fields.
The combination of Web 3.0 and AI Agents is a typical example. Relying on the open and decentralized characteristics of Web 3.0 data, AI Agents can operate on the blockchain through smart contracts, autonomously completing complex tasks such as transactions and identity verification. This cross-border integration not only expands the application scenarios of AI Agents but also injects new vitality into the development of the Web 3.0 market.
Conclusion: The Future of Intelligent Agents Has Arrived
Standing at the threshold of 2025 and looking back, we can easily see that AI Agents have achieved remarkable accomplishments. Looking to the future, we have even more reason to believe that AI Agents will usher in a brand new intelligent era. In this era, intelligent agents will no longer be cold machines but partners with autonomous thinking abilities and emotional resonance. They will work hand in hand with us to create a better future.