Volume: 2 Issue: 1 | Open Access | 10 Jan 2026
The Rise of Agentic AI: Architectures, Risks, and Governance
Faraz Bashir, Manipur University
Abstract: Agentic artificial intelligence (agentic AI) — systems that autonomously plan, take multi-step actions, and adapt to achieve goals with minimal human intervention — has moved from research demos to early commercial deployments. This paper provides an original synthesis of the conceptual foundations, technical architectures, application trends, societal risks, and governance responses that define the rapid rise of agentic AI. We survey representative system designs (LLM-driven agents, planner-executor loops, and multi-agent ecosystems), summarize evaluation practices, and identify open technical and policy challenges. Throughout, claims are grounded in recent technical surveys, industry analyses, and reporting on deployments and risks.
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, AI Risks, AI in Governance
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