Agentic AI: What It Is and How It Works

What Is Agentic AI?

By Rachel Warren – Updated Oct 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM | Fact-checked by Robin Hartill, CFP

Key Points

Agentic AI autonomously completes complex tasks with minimal human oversight.
Public companies like Microsoft and Amazon are integrating agentic AI into products and services.
Investors should explore agentic AI, as its development could transform numerous sectors.

Agentic artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to transform industries, business operations, and capital markets in the years ahead. This reality could create a wealth of new opportunities for publicly traded companies and investors who own shares in those businesses.

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A human and artificial intelligence robot touching index fingers. — Image source: Getty Images.

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About the Author

Rachel Warren is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst covering pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, information technology, and consumer goods. Prior to The Motley Fool, Rachel was a paralegal and legal administrator. She holds a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies from Liberty University School of Law.

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Rachel Warren has positions in Amazon. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Amazon, Microsoft, and Nvidia. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.