WhatDoes ‘Agentic’ Really Mean in the AI Industry? Exploring Its Rise and Impact

The article explores the concept of 'agentic' AI, which refers to systems capable of autonomous, goal-directed behavior rather than merely reactive pattern matching. It traces the term from its psychological origins to practical applications across robotics, finance, healthcare, and software agents like AutoGPT. Key characteristics of agentic systems include goal formation, autonomous initiation, and adaptive strategy adjustment based on feedback.