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What Is Agentic AI?

Agentic AI refers to AI systems configured to take sequences of autonomous actions in pursuit of goals — browsing the web, writing and executing code, sending emails, managing files — rather than responding to individual prompts. It is being deployed in enterprises now.

How agentic AI differs from traditional AI

AspectTraditional AIAgentic AI
Interaction modelSingle prompt → single responseGoal → sequence of autonomous actions
Human oversightReview output before useActions taken before review possible
Scope of impactBounded to single responseCan affect multiple systems simultaneously
AccountabilityHuman uses AI outputAI takes actions on behalf of human
Governance approachOutput review + policyAction scope limits + real-time monitoring
Agentic AI governance guide