Overview

What is Agentic AI?

Agentic AI refers to AI systems that can autonomously take actions, make decisions, and adapt to new situations without constant human intervention. Unlike traditional AI—which mostly serves as a tool for passive tasks such as answering questions or making predictions—intelligent agents operate proactively. They set goals, execute plans, and even collaborate with other AI agents.

 

AI agents are the specific and specialized components within an agentic AI system. They are designed to reason, plan, and take initiative, making them highly useful for complex, real-world applications such as automation, business process optimization, and even scientific discovery.

What are Key Characteristics?

Autonomy

Can operate independently without continuous human oversight.

Goal-Oriented Decision Making

Sets and pursues objectives rather than just responding to inputs.

Multi-Step Planning and Execution

Breaks down large tasks into smaller steps, executing them sequentially.

Adaptability and Learning

Uses reinforcement learning and self-improvement techniques to improve over time.

Collaboration and Multi-Agent Coordination

Works with other AI agents or humans to achieve goals more effectively.

Benefits

Why Does Agentic AI Matter for Intelligent Systems?

Autonomous Task Execution

Agentic AI can complete complex, multi-step tasks without constant human input.
Proactive Decision Making

Agentic AI anticipates needs, sets reminders, optimizes workflows, and flags issues before they happen.
Seamless Tool Integration

Next-generation AI platforms can connect across tools and platforms—from email and calendar to CRMs, file systems, and browsers—automating workflows across systems.
Personalization Over Time

Collaborative AI learns habits, preferences, and goals to deliver increasingly tailored support and decisions.
Use Cases and Success Stories

How Intelligent Agents Are Used Across Devices and Industries

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    Mobile AI
  • Laptops and PCs
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    Automotive
Datacenter AI
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Smarter, Personalized Devices With On-Device AI

Arm enables autonomous AI agents that run directly on devices, adapting in real time to user behavior, automating everyday tasks, and continuously learning to deliver more personalized experiences. Meta showcases this capability with intelligent, on-device AI integrated into smartphones.

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What Makes PCs Smarter With Arm-Based Agentic AI?

Arm-powered MediaTek Kompanio chips bring intelligent AI agents to laptops, enhancing performance, extending battery life, and enabling real-time, on-device responsiveness for more productive computing.

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Adaptive In-Vehicle Experiences With AI

Arm enables intelligent, on-device AI for in-vehicle systems—adapting navigation, voice, and infotainment interfaces. With partners like Mapbox, agentic AI boosts safety, personalization, and convenience on the road.

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Heterogeneous Compute for Autonomous AI Systems

Heterogeneous Compute for AI Workloads

AI workloads demand a heterogeneous computing platform that provides the flexibility to leverage various processing engines—such as CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs—tailored to a range of use cases, from edge devices to autonomous systems and cloud environments.

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Powering AI Through Software and Ecosystem Enablement

To scale the AI opportunity, developers need access to rapid AI deployment methods, together with optimal performance that best suits their specific workload.

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