AI Agents vs. Agentic AI - #36
Series “Controversies”
Introduction
Welcome back to Controversie, where we decode the latest AI research shaping tomorrow’s tools—and teams. Today’s edition takes us into the rising world of Agentic AI, sparked by a new review paper: “AI Agents vs. Agentic AI.”
Not all “agents” are the same. This paper draws a crucial line between:
AI Agents – single-task assistants (email sorters, calendar tools)
Agentic AI – multi-agent teams with memory, planning, and coordination
In this edition, we explore:
Key differences between reactive agents and orchestrated systems
Where each shines—and where they fail
What’s breaking today in real-world deployments
How to invest or build wisely in the age of collective intelligence
Let’s unpack the shift from tools to teams—because understanding this next rung of autonomy is the key to navigating what’s coming next.
