# Rajesh Jha, Microsoft’s vice president of experiences and devices, suggested that in the near future, AI agents won't just be tools; they will be digital employees.

*business · news · 2026-04-17 · Times of India*

## Key points

- Microsoft's Rajesh Jha proposes charging AI agents for software licenses like human users.
- AI agents would have unique logins, email inboxes, and be treated as digital employees.
- This agent-based model would allow software providers to earn revenue from each AI agent seat.
- Jha argues this model counters fears that AI will shrink SaaS revenue due to fewer human seats.

**Companies:** Microsoft, Salesforce, Workday
**Countries:** United States

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