brAInfood: What is Agentic AI?

The term 'Agentic AI' has been surfacing. Many see it as the next step in the evolution of AI. But what makes this form of artificial intelligence so different from “regular AI” and “generative” AI? And can we simply trust an AI agent? In this brAInfood, we dive into the world of agentic AI. Read on to find out exactly what it is and what the ethical and social challenges are. 

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