What is agentic AI? Takeaways from NVIDIA's Keynote from CES 2025

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You already know agentic AI through Atera’s game-changing AI Copilot. At CES, this groundbreaking concept stole the spotlight in one of the event’s most exciting talks. Here are the key takeaways showcasing how agentic AI is reshaping IT and its vast potential for our industry.

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What is agentic AI?
Agentic AI represents a significant advancement in artificial intelligence, the next phase after Gen AI essentially,  enabling systems to autonomously tackle complex, multi-step challenges with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional models that respond to individual prompts, agentic AI employs sophisticated reasoning and iterative planning to perceive, reason, act, and learn from its environment.

Applications in IT

Automated network management: Agentic AI can monitor network performance, detect anomalies, and implement corrective measures in real-time, enhancing system reliability and reducing downtime.

Cybersecurity: By continuously analyzing network traffic and user behavior, agentic AI can identify potential threats and respond proactively, strengthening an organization's security posture.

IT support and helpdesk operations: AI agents can handle routine support tasks, such as password resets and system diagnostics, allowing IT professionals to focus on more strategic initiatives.

Potential and relevance for IT professionals

The integration of agentic AI into IT operations offers several benefits:

Enhanced efficiency: Automating routine tasks frees up valuable time for IT teams to concentrate on complex problem-solving and more strategic projects.
Improved decision making: With the ability to analyze vast datasets and learn from interactions, agentic AI provides actionable insights that inform strategic planning and resource allocation
Scalability: Agentic AI systems can adapt to growing organizational needs, managing increased workloads without a proportional rise in human resources.

But that’s not all — As IT professionals, staying informed about developments in agentic AI is crucial. As Jensen Huang stated in the NVIDIA keynote at CES:

 "In a lot of ways, the IT department of every company is going to be the HR department of AI agents in the future." 

Understanding its capabilities and potential applications will enable you to leverage this technology effectively, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in the tech landscape.
As was always the case with IT, technology continues to develop and IT pros adapt and learn how to utilize it, as domain experts for customers and companies. 

Soon, reviewing, approving, and managing AI agents will be part of IT’s kingdom, ensuring security and efficiency in this next evolutionary step in tech. 

For a deeper understanding of agentic AI, you can find the full lecture here:
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Keynote at CES