What Happened
Autonomous Systems Transforming Industries And Governance
As 2026 advances, the digital landscape is evolving to be increasingly proactive and ‘always-on,’ with AI systems that function with machine agency, referred to as ‘agentic AI.’ These systems can read intent, plan multi-step activities, and carry out tasks independently, transforming industries and governance. According to Chuck Brooks, a global thought leader in cybersecurity and emerging tech, agentic AI is distinct from passive automation and is increasingly establishing itself as the standard decision-making framework in critical systems, as reported by Forbes.