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If we want them to do Knowledge Work, design them as Knowledge Agents — Benjamin Clavié, Mixedbread

AI Engineer · Sep 16, 2026 · Industry Trends

Agents should be designed as knowledge workers instead of coding agents.

“agents should do knowledge work. And so we should design them like knowledge agents and not coding agents.”

Benjamin Clavié emphasizes the evolution of AI agents from coding tasks to handling knowledge work, arguing for a design shift. This transformation is critical as it positions AI to better integrate into various professional workflows, enhancing productivity and effectiveness.

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