For the last few years, we’ve been mesmerized by Generative AI—tools like ChatGPT that can write poems, debug code, or create stunning images. But as impressive as they are, they are fundamentally passive. They wait for a prompt, give an answer, and stop.

Agentic AI changes the game. These are AI systems designed to demonstrate “agency.” They don’t just talk; they act. They can break down complex goals into sub-tasks, use software tools, browse the web, and execute workflows without constant human hand-holding.