Agentic AI: Autonomous Intelligence for Complex Goals—A Comprehensive Survey
Agentic AI, an emerging paradigm in artificial intelligence, refers to autonomous systems designed to pursue complex goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI, which depends on structured instructions and close oversight, Agentic AI demonstrates adaptability, advanced decision-mak...
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| description | Agentic AI, an emerging paradigm in artificial intelligence, refers to autonomous systems designed to pursue complex goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI, which depends on structured instructions and close oversight, Agentic AI demonstrates adaptability, advanced decision-making capabilities and self-sufficiency, enabling it to operate dynamically in evolving environments. This survey thoroughly explores the foundational concepts, unique characteristics, and core methodologies driving the development of Agentic AI. We examine its current and potential applications across various fields, including healthcare, finance, and adaptive software systems, emphasizing the advantages of deploying agentic systems in real-world scenarios. The paper also addresses the ethical challenges posed by Agentic AI, proposing solutions for goal alignment, resource constraints, and environmental adaptability. We outline a framework for safely and effectively integrating Agentic AI into society, highlighting the need for further research on ethical considerations to ensure beneficial societal impacts. This survey serves as a comprehensive introduction to Agentic AI, guiding researchers, developers, and policymakers in engaging with its transformative potential responsibly and creatively. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e64e4bdee220438899a83a91cbad97ab2025-01-31T00:01:38ZengIEEEIEEE Access2169-35362025-01-0113189121893610.1109/ACCESS.2025.353285310849561Agentic AI: Autonomous Intelligence for Complex Goals—A Comprehensive SurveyDeepak Bhaskar Acharya0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7071-8849Karthigeyan Kuppan1https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7416-7725B. Divya2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9523-5229Department of Computer Science, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, USAJPMorgan Chase, Houston, TX, USADepartment of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, IndiaAgentic AI, an emerging paradigm in artificial intelligence, refers to autonomous systems designed to pursue complex goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI, which depends on structured instructions and close oversight, Agentic AI demonstrates adaptability, advanced decision-making capabilities and self-sufficiency, enabling it to operate dynamically in evolving environments. This survey thoroughly explores the foundational concepts, unique characteristics, and core methodologies driving the development of Agentic AI. We examine its current and potential applications across various fields, including healthcare, finance, and adaptive software systems, emphasizing the advantages of deploying agentic systems in real-world scenarios. The paper also addresses the ethical challenges posed by Agentic AI, proposing solutions for goal alignment, resource constraints, and environmental adaptability. We outline a framework for safely and effectively integrating Agentic AI into society, highlighting the need for further research on ethical considerations to ensure beneficial societal impacts. This survey serves as a comprehensive introduction to Agentic AI, guiding researchers, developers, and policymakers in engaging with its transformative potential responsibly and creatively.https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10849561/Agentic AIautonomous systemshuman-AI collaborationadaptabilitygovernance frameworksethical AI |
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| title | Agentic AI: Autonomous Intelligence for Complex Goals—A Comprehensive Survey |
| title_full | Agentic AI: Autonomous Intelligence for Complex Goals—A Comprehensive Survey |
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| title_short | Agentic AI: Autonomous Intelligence for Complex Goals—A Comprehensive Survey |
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