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Agentic AI

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Runtime Control & Guardrail Terms →

AI systems that can autonomously plan, reason, use tools, and take actions to achieve goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike simple chatbots, agentic AI actively interacts with external systems and makes decisions that affect real-world outcomes.

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Common questions.

What is Agentic AI?

AI systems that can autonomously plan, reason, use tools, and take actions to achieve goals with minimal human intervention.

How does Agentic AI work?

Unlike simple chatbots, agentic AI actively interacts with external systems and makes decisions that affect real-world outcomes.

Which terms are related to Agentic AI?

Closely related concepts include Autonomous Agent, Human Oversight, Policy Enforcement Point, Audit Trail. Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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