Agentic AI: The Intern That Won’t Take a Coffee Break

Agentic AI: The Intern That Won’t Take a Coffee Break
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AI isn’t just assisting anymore, it’s deciding. Agentic AI is moving beyond chatbots and into real-world autonomy, running supply chains, adjusting financial trades, and even managing employees.

But as AI starts making independent choices, do we know where to draw the line?

Unlike traditional AI, these systems don’t wait for input, they act. Tesla’s AI autonomously adjusts production, JPMorgan’s AI trades based on market shifts, and Darktrace’s cybersecurity AI fights threats without human approval.

This efficiency revolution comes with risks: lack of transparency, emotional manipulation, and control boundaries. If AI is making executive decisions, who holds accountability when things go wrong?

Read the full article on Fast Company.

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Dr Mark van Rijmenam

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Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.

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