Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says AI-powered “agents” in trading could soon perform at levels comparable to human traders. Speaking in interviews reported by CNBC and NDTV, Tenev frames the development as part of broader progress in automated trading systems that can execute decisions without direct human input. He also connects the potential of AI agents to expanded access for retail investors, suggesting that better trading tools could become available to individual users—similar to capabilities typically associated with institutional participants. The coverage focuses on Tenev’s predictions rather than new regulatory decisions or specific trading results. While the outlets differ in emphasis—CNBC highlighting the prospect of AI matching human traders and NDTV stressing access to institutional-grade tools—both report the same core message from Tenev about the trajectory of AI in markets. The reporting does not provide detailed evidence, timelines, or performance benchmarks, but it presents the CEO’s view that AI agents are approaching a level where they could meaningfully compete with human trading approaches.