📘 Introduction

Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly. From rule-based systems to generative models, we are now entering a new frontier: Agentic AI. But what exactly is Agentic AI? How does it differ from traditional AI systems, and what opportunities or risks does it bring?

In this post, we'll explore the fundamentals of Agentic AI, how it works, where it's being used, and what it means for the future of technology and society.

🌱 Introduction: The Next Leap in AI

For years, AI systems have primarily been reactive — responding to prompts, generating text, or making predictions based on data. These models, including the popular large language models (LLMs), are powerful but limited in autonomy.

Agentic AI changes that. It refers to systems that can set goals, make decisions, and take actions independently, often across multiple steps and tools. These AI agents behave more like intelligent assistants — or even co-workers — rather than simple tools.

🧠 What is Agentic AI?

Agentic AI refers to AI systems with agent-like behavior, meaning they can:

  • Formulate objectives
  • Plan actions
  • Adapt to feedback
  • Operate autonomously over time
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Unlike traditional AI models that passively await user input, Agentic AI has a sense of initiative. These agents can be simple (like a bot that schedules meetings) or complex (like a multi-step assistant that books a trip, compares reviews, and optimizes your itinerary).

Example: A travel-planning agent might research destinations, compare flight options, book a hotel, and create a full itinerary — all with minimal user input.

🛠️ How Does Agentic AI Work?

Agentic AI combines multiple components:

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