Fundamentals

Agentic AI

Definition

AI systems that autonomously plan, reason, and execute multi-step tasks over extended time horizons without continuous human direction. Agentic AI is moving from demo to production in 2025–26, raising new questions around oversight, auditability, and the EU AI Act's human oversight requirements.

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AI Agent

An autonomous AI system that can perceive its environment, reason about goals, select tools, and take multi-step actions to complete complex tasks. Enterprise AI agents are transforming workflows in operations, finance, and customer service but require robust oversight frameworks to meet EU AI Act obligations.

Human-in-the-Loop (HITL)

A design pattern where a human must approve or review an AI system's output before it produces a real-world effect. HITL is the strongest form of human oversight and is required for the highest-stakes automated decisions under GDPR Article 22 and the EU AI Act.

Autonomous Systems

Systems capable of performing complex tasks in real-world environments without human intervention for each action. In regulated sectors such as transport, healthcare, and finance, autonomous AI systems typically fall under the EU AI Act's high-risk classification.

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