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28/06/2025 - Understanding Agentic AI Versus Generative AI: Key Differences

argument: Notizie/News - Legal Technology

Source: Thomson Reuters

Thomson Reuters provides an in-depth comparison between agentic AI and generative AI, outlining their fundamental differences in function, application, and potential legal and ethical impacts. The article explains how agentic AI operates with autonomy and decision-making capabilities, while generative AI focuses on creating new content based on learned data.

It discusses the implications of these differences for regulation, liability, and technology development. The piece stresses the importance of understanding the distinct characteristics of each AI type to address governance, compliance, and ethical challenges effectively.