Written by Rachel Murphy

Lately, I have been thinking about humanity and what happens when AI starts making decisions on its own.

I recently saw a post from a tech company (no need to name and shame!) upset that LinkedIn banned agentic AI from posing as “virtual coworkers.”

They showed an example of a profile taken down, featuring a smiling man supposedly “ready to work.”

I agreed with LinkedIn’s decision and even shared some of my concerns in their comments.

That does not mean I am against the idea of agentic AI altogether. There is real potential in this technology, and I am very interested. However, some challenges need to be addressed.

You might wonder, “What does any of this even mean?”

Fair question. In a previous post, I talked about Generative AI, especially how tools like Deepseek are shaking up the tech world. But this is something different.

Agentic AI is designed to act independently, make decisions, and perform tasks without waiting for direct instructions. Imagine an AI that not only answers your emails but sends them for you or one that plans and books your vacation from start to finish. This technology is advancing quickly and could reshape the future of work and beyond in ways we are only beginning to understand.

As AI becomes more independent, we must consider responsibility, transparency, and how it might impact humans.

So, why should this matter to you?

Whether you work in tech or not, AI is already shaping the tools and platforms you use daily. Understanding agentic AI and its positive and negative potential can help you stay informed about where technology is headed.

The goal is not to fear these advancements but to approach them thoughtfully, making sure technology serves humanity, not the other way around.