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Robinhood is introducing AI agentic trading. Photo illustration: Scott Olson/Getty Images

There's a new way to make a fortune, lose it all or end up somewhere in between — and it can happen while you're sleeping, exercising, eating or just spacing out.

Why it matters: The rise of AI agents — which can perform tasks on their own that humans would normally do — is already rippling through industries such as software, law and sales.