A Primer on Agentic AI

Does Google AI add value? AI closes its own seed round, New abilities in Chat GPT, Revolutionizing materials development, and more! (plus an AI comic)

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Brad Reynolds
January 22, 2025

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Welcome to Crawl Walk Run AI, curated by Brad Reynolds and Brian Diehl. We hope you're enjoying this weekly newsletter focused on keeping you informed about the AI world. Let us know if there are any topics you'd like to read about!

So, What is Agentic AI?
Bernard Marr

  • Agentic AI systems autonomously act on behalf of users and AI systems.

  • Key features include autonomy, adaptability, and goal orientation.

  • They communicate with other systems for efficient task management.

  • Applications span smart homes, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare management.

Bernard Marr is an author of more than 20 bestselling books on future trends, including AI.

  • MatterGen and MatterSim speed up materials design with AI-driven predictions.

  • New tools reduce years of trial-and-error in materials research.

  • AI aids industries like energy and healthcare with faster innovation.

  • Collaboration with Azure Quantum ensures practical, real-world applications.

  • ChatGPT's Tasks feature offers scheduling for reminders and recurring actions.

  • Tasks expands ChatGPT to function more like traditional digital assistants.

  • Available to Plus, Team, and Pro users, but not free-tier users yet.

  • OpenAI plans to introduce more autonomous agents for complex task handling.

  • Boardy AI raised $8MM seed round without using human intervention.

  • Boardy's mission focuses on empathy, fostering meaningful business connections.

  • Investors impressed by Boardy's partnership creation without a human pitch.

  • Future monetization plans include premium services and enterprise subscriptions.

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  • Keele University developed an AI tool detecting fake news with 99% accuracy.

  • Tool uses "ensemble voting" combining multiple model predictions for reliability.

  • Researchers aim to achieve 100% accuracy with advanced AI technologies.

  • Misinformation poses serious risks, highlighting the need for innovative solutions.

Does Google’s AI Addition Add Value to Their Tools?
The Verge

  • Google offers free AI tools in Workspace, increasing the plan cost slightly.

  • New AI features include Gmail summaries and automated meeting notes.

  • Previous $20 AI upgrade now part of the standard Workspace subscription.

  • Competitors like Microsoft also remove separate charges for AI features.

If you have any data or AI topics you'd like us to cover, or if you have questions about implementing Artificial Intelligence in your organization, please reach out to Brian.  It's a pleasure exploring this new world of technology with you all.

Sincerely,
Brad and Brian

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