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What is Agentic AI?

By Megan Gates
1 May 2026

Security Technology, May 2026

Companies are beginning to use agentic artificial intelligence (AI) to write software and triage security alarms.

But what exactly is agentic AI? And how is it different from other forms of AI?

The UK’s Digital Service recently put together guidance on this topic. Watch the video below to gain a better understanding of agentic AI.

 

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