Artificial intelligence is entering a new stage. In earlier years, many digital tools were designed mainly to support communication, store information, or make simple processes faster. Today, AI agents such as Manus show a different direction. They are not only used to answer questions. They can help users plan tasks, collect information, organize work, draft content, support customer service, and assist with multi-step digital activities. This development is important becaus

Productivity growth has long been one of the central drivers of economic development, rising living standards, institutional capacity, and social progress. When societies become more productive, they are able to generate more value with the same or fewer inputs. This can improve incomes, support better public services, strengthen educational systems, and create wider opportunities for innovation. Yet in many economies, productivity growth has slowed over the last two decades,