Zapier Blog · Jun 29, 2026
What is agentic AI? And how you can start using it
Reviewed by Errol Vogt, Site support technician & online learning analyst · original summary · editorial policy
What is agentic AI? And how you can start using it. The idea of AI tools that can be trusted to operate independently has always been exciting—and, for a long time, just out of reach. That's changing: 84% of enterprise leaders now say they're likely or certain to increase AI agent investments over the next 12 months. Not everything marketed as agentic AI actually clears the bar, though. Here, we'll explore what agentic AI really is, how it works, and some real-world examples of agentic AI workflows you can start experimenting with today. Table of This update is relevant for small-office operators tracking changes in their tools.
Operator takeaway: For operators: review whether 'What is agentic AI? And how you can start using it' affects your current setup before relying on it in production.
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