The Rise of Agentic AI

This chapter explores the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, highlighting AI tools as multifunctional aids akin to a cognitive Swiss Army knife. It discusses the unsettling implications of agentic AI capable of autonomously managing complex goals and the ongoing pursuit of artificial general intelligence (AGI). The conversation contemplates the potential trajectory toward superintelligence, examining the unforeseen capabilities that may arise as AI technology continues to evolve.