AI in 2025: The Rise of Agentic AI | Part 2

The Rise of Agentic AI Systems

Published: May 2025 | Author: Nkosinathi Ngcobo

Image: Devin AI – an autonomous AI software engineer by Cognition Labs

What Is Agentic AI?

Agentic AI refers to systems capable of planning, deciding, and acting autonomously toward a goal. Unlike traditional AI assistants that only respond to commands, Agentic AIs work independently — often chaining together multiple tasks and tools.

Why 2025 Is the Breakout Year

In 2025, Agentic AI is being adopted in:

• Software development (e.g., Devin AI)
• Marketing automation
• Customer service bots with memory
• Business process outsourcing via agents

This technology is reshaping productivity by eliminating repetitive work and managing complex workflows — all without constant human supervision.

Top Agentic AI Tools in 2025

• Devin AI – Autonomous coding assistant
• Auto-GPT – Open-source autonomous agent
• ChatGPT + Custom GPTs – With memory and tools like browsing and coding
• FlowGPT Agents – Ready-made multi-goal GPTs
• SuperAgent – Build full AI workflows using open-source tools

Real-World Example: Devin AI

Watch Devin in action — an AI that builds software, debugs code, and manages GitHub pull requests. It's like having a junior engineer who works 24/7.

Implications for the Future of Work

Agentic AIs will reshape job roles. Humans will increasingly act as managers of AI agents, delegating tasks instead of doing everything manually. This leads to a new wave of productivity — but also raises concerns about oversight, accountability, and fairness.

Next in this series: Part 3 – The Multimodal Revolution

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