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AI Agents Are Only As Good As The Foundation They Run On

The AI industry is shifting from reactive predictive AI to proactive AI agents that act on a company's behalf, according to Forbes contributor Gary Drenik, who argues that AI agents are only as good as the foundation they run on. The Forbes Innovation piece frames the transition as a significant industry change without citing specific figures or named companies.

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AI Agents Are Only As Good As The Foundation They Run On
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By Gary Drenik, ContributorSource:

Forbes Innovation The AI industry is undergoing a significant shift: from reactive AI (predictive insights) to proactive AI (agents that act on a company’s behalf).

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