The idea of AI tools that can be trusted to operate independently has always been exciting—and, for a long time, just out of reach. That's changing: 84% of enterprise leaders now say they're likely or certain to increase AI agent investments over the next 12 months. Not everything marketed as agentic AI actually clears the bar, though. Here, we'll explore what agentic AI really is, how it works, and some real-world examples of agentic AI workflows you can start experimenting with today. Table of