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Agentic AI For Dummies
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Agentic AI For Dummies

by Pam Baker
January 2026
Beginner
352 pages
9h 8m
English
For Dummies

Overview

An easy-to-follow guide to demystifying Agentic AI, the next step in the evolution of artificial intelligence

Agentic AI is the next big leap in artificial intelligence. Agentic systems don't just respond to commands. They set goals, make decisions, and take initiative without direct human interaction. Sound like a lot to wrap your head around? Fortunately Agentic AI For Dummies is here to help you gain understanding of this advancing technology.

Written by the author of ChatGPT For Dummies and Generative AI For Dummies, this easy-to-understand tech guide helps you take your first steps into Agentic AI. Get insight into the technologies driving Agentic AI, a road map for shifting from legacy systems to Agentic systems, and a tour of real-world use cases for Agentic AI. This books arms you with an understanding to make better decisions about how and when to use Agentic AI technologies.

Inside the book:

  • Discussions of the technological foundations of agentic AI
  • Explorations of the wide variety of applications of the AI agents, including in scientific research, innovation, business operations, healthcare, and more
  • Insightful examinations of the ethical considerations and hurdles you'll need to navigate when it's time to deploy agentic AI in your company

Perfect for business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, executives, professionals and team leaders in the private sector, Agentic AI For Dummies is a hands-on toolkit and strategy guide for using autonomous AI solutions to solve hard problems in your organization.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781394379606