This Gartner ThinkCast episode interviews Chris Howard, Gartner's Global Chief of Research, about "agentic AI." The interview defines agentic AI as AI with the autonomy to make decisions within defined parameters, explaining how it senses environments, solves problems, and optimizes solutions using tools like APIs and knowledge graphs. Examples discussed include an AI-powered app helping smokers quit and the potential for multi-agent systems to ensure compliance with regulations. The episode concludes by cautioning listeners about the hype surrounding agentic AI and highlighting Gartner's resources on the topic. Listeners gain a clearer understanding of agentic AI's capabilities and limitations, along with practical examples of its application.
