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Managing Both the Human and the Machine

Agentic AI has become part of the workforce, meaning it needs a manager.

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Sun Feb 01 2026

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Questions abound with respect to how artificial intelligence will affect work and the workplace: “How can I use it to save time with administrative tasks?,” “How do I craft a prompt?,” and “Will it take my job?” Now, beyond those questions, is another consideration: agentic AI. It’s the next iteration of AI.

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