Finding value from AI agents from day one

MIT Technology Review - AI
Jul 17, 2025 19:27
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Summary

Agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of complex decision-making—is generating significant interest in the corporate world due to its potential to revolutionize areas like customer insight, cybersecurity, and supply chain management. The article highlights that these AI agents can deliver immediate value by proactively addressing challenges and uncovering opportunities, signaling a transformative shift in how businesses leverage AI for strategic advantage.

Imagine AI so sophisticated it could read a customer’s mind? Or identify and close a cybersecurity loophole weeks before hackers strike? How about a team of AI agents equipped to restructure a global supply chain and circumnavigate looming geopolitical disruption? Such disruptive possibilities explain why agentic AI is sending ripples of excitement through corporate boardrooms. …