Citizen developers now have their own Wingman

Editor's take

Emergent has launched Wingman, an AI agent designed to autonomously manage and interact with everyday applications for non-technical users.

This development democratizes app control, potentially empowering "citizen developers" to automate workflows without coding expertise. It signifies a move towards more intuitive human-AI collaboration, a key trend as AI tools aim for broader accessibility beyond specialized developers. The ability of Wingman to "take control" of existing applications, rather than merely assisting, presents a novel approach to task automation.

Future iterations will need to demonstrate robust security protocols and reliable task completion across a diverse range of applications. The real test will be Wingman's ability to handle complex, multi-step tasks and integrate seamlessly with enterprise-level software, moving beyond simple personal productivity tools.