There's a difference between AI sidekicks and background agents. AI sidekicks require you to prompt them to handle tasks on the fly, and don't work without prompting. They help you move faster through your work, but don't fully take work off your plate. AI sidekicks bring between 10-20% efficiency for the average desk worker, and can cost a fortune if mismanaged. AI background agents run completely autonomously, only surfacing to you for exceptions, judgements, and other human-in-the-loop…