Agentic AI For Dummies by Pam Baker (PDF)(Nonfiction)

Agentic AI For Dummies by Pam Baker (PDF)(Nonfiction)
Author: Pam Baker
Full title: Agentic AI For Dummies
Length: approximately 352–384 pages
Release Date: January 2026
Genre/Categories: Nonfiction; Technology; Artificial intelligence; Business/IT strategy
Explains what agentic AI is—systems that can set goals, make decisions, and take initiative rather than just respond to prompts—and how it differs from traditional automation and basic generative AI.
Describes the technological foundations behind agentic AI (LLMs, tools, memory, planning, multi‑agent systems) and how these pieces come together in real solutions.
Surveys real‑world applications, including use cases in scientific research, innovation, business operations, customer service, and healthcare, with a focus on where autonomous agents are already driving value.
Provides a roadmap for moving from legacy or “non‑agentic” systems to agentic architectures in an organization, aimed at leaders and practitioners who must decide when and how to deploy these tools.
Discusses governance, risk, and ethics: how to think about control, safety, accountability, and organizational hurdles when deploying autonomous agents.