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ARTICLE · 27 MAY 2025

Understanding Agentic AI And Generative AI: Legal And Ethical Considerations

Artificial Intelligence ("AI") has become a transformative force in various industries, offering unprecedented capabilities and efficiencies.

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Artificial Intelligence ("AI") has become a transformative force in various industries, offering unprecedented capabilities and efficiencies. Much of the public conversation has been dominated by generative AI, systems like ChatGPT that can produce realistic text, images, code, and more. However, an equally important development is the rise of agentic AI, systems that don't just generate content, but autonomously act toward goals in the real world. Both agentic AI and generative AI stand out due to their unique functionalities and implications. In this article, we aim to draw a distinction between agentic AI and generative AI, explore the legal and ethical considerations associated with these technologies, and provide guidance on how businesses can mitigate potential risks.

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