The "Bring Your Own Agents" Pledge

Your people deserve
their own agents.

AI is reshaping every industry. The leaders who act now will keep their workforce competitive, relevant, and empowered — not left behind.

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85M
Jobs displaced by AI
by 2030 (World Economic Forum)
2,500+
CEOs who signed the
original CEO Action pledge
340K
SHRM members shaping
the future of work
The Divide

Capital is getting more powerful.
Labor doesn't have to fall behind.

Without BYOA…
When your people own their agents…
AI belongs to the company. Workers use whatever tools they're given — or nothing at all.
Every employee builds skills and tools that travel with them throughout their career.
Productivity gains flow to the balance sheet. The people doing the work don't see the benefit.
Productivity gains are shared with the people who create them.
Workers who don't adapt get replaced. There's no path forward and no support to build one.
Every employee gets the training and tools to stay competitive in the age of AI.
A small number of companies capture the value of AI. Everyone else falls further behind.
An entire workforce — across every industry — rises together.
The Pledge

Four commitments. One movement.

By signing, you publicly commit to keeping your workforce empowered, competitive, and relevant in the age of AI.

01

Give every employee access to their own AI agents

Not just the executives. Not just the technical teams. Every person in your organization gets the opportunity to build, train, and work alongside AI agents designed for their role.

02

Support employees who bring their own agents to work

Recognize that employees who invest in their own AI capabilities bring more value to your organization. Create policies that welcome — not restrict — personal AI agents in the workplace.

03

Share the productivity gains with your workforce

When AI makes your company more productive, ensure those gains reach the people doing the work — through better compensation, reduced hours, professional development, or new opportunities.

04

Invest in AI training so every employee stays competitive

Commit to ongoing education that gives your people the skills to work with AI — not just survive it. The companies that train their workforce now will lead for decades.

Why It Matters

What your people get.

BYOA isn't about technology. It's about what happens when every worker has real tools to compete.

Relevance

Workers who own their own AI agents don't become obsolete. They become indispensable — carrying skills and tools that grow with them.

Portability

Your AI agents are yours. They go where you go. The training, the knowledge, the workflows — they belong to the person, not the company.

Equity

AI shouldn't only benefit the C-suite. When every employee has access, the playing field levels — and the whole organization gets stronger.

Security

Workers who can adapt to AI aren't threatened by it. They have economic security because they've built capabilities no algorithm can replace.

The Case for BYOA

In the history of capitalism, capital keeps getting more powerful.

AI will accelerate that trend — unless we act. BYOA is how you empower the working class to stay in the game: by teaching them AI, giving them tools, and letting them bring those agents to work.

AI Arrives
Every industry transforms. Productivity soars.
The Gap Widens
Companies that own AI pull ahead. Workers without it fall behind.
BYOA Changes This
Workers own their agents. They bring value everywhere they go.
Everyone Wins
Companies get stronger. Workers stay competitive. The economy grows.

AI + HI = ROI. Artificial Intelligence plus Human Intelligence equals real returns — for everyone.

FAQ

Questions about the pledge.

The Commitment

This isn't a policy paper.
It's a public commitment.

When you sign, your name and company join a growing list of leaders who believe the future of work should include everyone — not just the companies that own the technology.

You sign
A public pledge visible to your employees, peers, and industry
You commit
To the four BYOA principles — in practice, not just in principle
You share
Best practices, lessons, and results with the coalition
The result
A workforce that's ready for what's next — and a company that attracted the best because of it.

Ready to stand up for your workforce?

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The idea behind the movement

“Bring Your Own Agents”

by Paul Allen, Founder of Workplace AI

The article that started it all. It's 2030, and the first question in your job interview isn't about your resume — it's about your fleet. This is the future we're building toward.

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