What is “Agentic AI”? What are “AI agents” and why should I care?

The technology news these days often headlines the words: “Agentic” and “AI Agents”. What are they? This Thursday, 19 February, we will try to burrow through the jargon and hype to understand what these things are and how they impact our everyday lives (even though we might not be aware of it). We will see how their use by businesses has sometimes resulted in unexpected (and unwelcome) consequences, and glimpse at what the future might hold.