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From AGI Hype to Agentic AI Reality

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has long been the ultimate vision in AI research, sparking both excitement and speculation. However, the emergence of Agentic AI—autonomous, goal-driven systems capable of real-world interaction—is bringing practical intelligence closer to today’s technological capabilities. This course unpacks the gap between AGI hype and Agentic AI reality, exploring what is

Course Instructor: Rohith Kudukuli

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Batch Schedule: 1st Monday of every month | 3PM - 5PM IST | Monday to Friday | Zoom 

Course Overview

🧠 Why From AGI Hype to Agentic AI Reality?

Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) promises human-level AI, but practical applications today are moving toward agentic AI—autonomous, goal-driven systems that interact with humans and environments effectively. Understanding this shift helps you:

  • Recognize the difference between hype and actionable AI

  • Leverage autonomous AI agents in real-world applications

  • Make informed decisions about AI adoption and integration

Mastering agentic AI concepts prepares you to build AI systems that are practical, reliable, and aligned with business or research goals.


🔧 Key Tools & Concepts in Agentic AI:

  • Agentic AI Systems – Autonomous AI capable of planning, decision-making, and goal-directed behavior

  • Human-AI Interaction (HAI) – Designing AI that communicates, collaborates, and supports humans effectively

  • Reinforcement Learning & Planning – Techniques for training agents to achieve objectives in dynamic environments

  • AI Ethics & Safety – Ensuring responsible, transparent, and secure deployment of AI agents

  • Simulation & Environment Modeling – Tools for testing and training AI agents in virtual scenarios


🚀 What You Can Do with Agentic AI Knowledge:

  • Design autonomous AI agents for real-world problem-solving

  • Enhance human-AI collaboration in workflows and decision-making

  • Implement AI systems that adapt to changing environments and goals

  • Evaluate AI applications critically to separate hype from practical value

  • Contribute to AI development responsibly, safely, and ethically

Course Curriculum

8 Subjects

AGI vs. Agentic AI: Framing the Landscape

3 Learning Materials

Definitions and Distinctions

Definitions and Distinctions-Student Material

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The AGI Narrative in Media and Industry

The AGI Narrative in Media and Industry-Student Material

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Rise of Practical Agentic Systems

Rise of Practical Agentic Systems-Student Material

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Capabilities of Today’s Agentic AI

3 Learning Materials

Goal Pursuit, Planning, and Tool Use

Goal Pursuit, Planning, and Tool Use-Student Material

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Autonomy within Constraints

Autonomy within Constraints-Student Material

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Real-World Applications and Limits

Real-World Applications and Limits-Student Material

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Debunking the Myths of AGI

1 Learning Materials

Intelligence vs. Generalization

Intelligence vs. Generalization-Student Material

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Common Misconceptions in Public Discourse

The Role of Hype in Investment and R&D

Evaluating Progress Toward AGI

3 Learning Materials

Benchmarks and Metrics: What Matters?

Benchmarks and Metrics: What Matters- Student Material

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Memory, Reasoning, and Embodiment Gaps

Memory, Reasoning, and Embodiment Gaps-Student Material

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Multi-Agent Collaboration and Scaling

Multi-Agent Collaboration and Scaling-Student Material

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Agentic AI as the Middle Path

3 Learning Materials

Practical Autonomy without Full Generality

Practical Autonomy without Full Generality-STudent Material

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Augmenting Human Expertise, Not Replacing It

Augmenting Human Expertise, Not Replacing It - Student Material

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Co-evolving Human-Agent Workflows

Co-evolving Human-Agent Workflows- Student Material

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Challenges and Limitations

3 Learning Materials

Robustness, Hallucination, and Goal Misalignment

Robustness, Hallucination, and Goal Misalignment

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Containment, Control, and Value Alignment

Containment, Control, and Value Alignment- Student Material

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The Risk of Overpromising Capabilities

The Risk of Overpromising Capabilities - Student Material

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Responsible Innovation and Policy

3 Learning Materials

Regulating Agentic AI Before AGI

Regulating Agentic AI Before AGI-Student Material

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Building Trust, Governance, and Guardrails

Building Trust and Governance and Guardrails-Student Material

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The Role of Open Source, Industry, and Academia

The Role of Open Source and Industry and Academia-Student Material

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What’s Next: Navigating the Transition

3 Learning Materials

Designing Agentic Systems with Scalability in Mind

Designing Agentic Systems with Scalability in Mind

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Preparing for a Hybrid Future of Narrow + Agentic AI

Preparing for a Hybrid Future of Narrow + Agentic AI

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Long-Term AI Visions Grounded in Present Capabilities

Long-Term AI Visions Grounded in Present Capabilities

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