Generative AI vs Agentive AI

Discover the key differences between Generative AI and Agentive AI: one creates content, the other takes actions. Learn how both approaches combine in real-world applications.

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Comparison between the two main approaches in artificial intelligence:

They are often combined: an agent may use Generative AI to produce text and then decide to send it, schedule it, or execute it without human intervention.

Example of combination:
An intelligent agent may use Generative AI to write an email and then, through its agentive component, decide to send it, schedule it, or integrate it into a workflow without human supervision.

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