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Q&A: What is agentic AI today, and what do we want it to be?

Jul 12, 2026

MIT computer scientist Phillip Isola explains how AI agents work and discusses the future of agentic AI. The article provides a realistic perspective on the technology, addressing both current capabilities and future possibilities.

Why it matters: Understanding agentic AI's current state and future direction is important for those developing or regulating AI technologies.

Full story at: MIT News / Artificial Intelligence