{"id":15011,"date":"2025-05-07T12:55:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T07:25:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/hashstudioz\/?p=15011"},"modified":"2025-09-04T16:17:57","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:47:57","slug":"generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Generative AI vs Agentic AI vs AI Agents: Understanding the Key Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Artificial Intelligence is always a trending topic but in recent times this landscape has been evolving at lightning speed. From language models that write human-like text to autonomous agents capable of taking complex actions, the spectrum of artificial intelligence has become more layered and nuanced than ever before. Among the most talked-about terms in this evolving field are Generative AI, Agentic AI, and AI Agents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While they often overlap in discussions, each represents a distinct paradigm in the AI world. At HashStudioz Technologies, where innovation meets implementation, we believe it&#8217;s critical to distinguish these technologies, especially for businesses looking to leverage AI effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#What_is_Generative_AI\" >What is Generative AI?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Core_Capabilities\" >Core Capabilities:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Common_Use_Cases\" >Common Use Cases:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Limitations\" >Limitations:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#What_is_Agentic_AI\" >What is Agentic AI?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Core_Features\" >Core Features:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Real-world_Examples\" >Real-world Examples:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#What_are_AI_Agents\" >What are AI Agents?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Types_of_AI_Agents\" >Types of AI Agents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Common_Use_Cases-2\" >Common Use Cases:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Flexibility\" >Flexibility:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Key_Differences_at_a_Glance\" >Key Differences at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Overlap_Intersections\" >Overlap &amp; Intersections<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Which_One_is_Right_for_Your_Business\" >Which One is Right for Your Business?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Conclusion_A_New_Era_of_Intelligent_Systems\" >Conclusion: A New Era of Intelligent Systems<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/generative-ai-vs-agentic-ai-vs-ai-agents-understanding-the-key-differences\/#Ready_to_explore_AI_for_your_business\" >Ready to explore AI for your business?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Generative_AI\"><\/span><strong>What is Generative AI?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generative AI refers to AI systems that can generate new content whether it&#8217;s text, images, music, code, or even videos based on the data they&#8217;ve been trained on. These models understand patterns in massive datasets and use that knowledge to generate novel outputs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gen AI relies on using machine learning models called&nbsp;deep learning&nbsp;model algorithms that simulate the learning and decision-making processes of the human brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2.png\" alt=\"flowchart on how generative ai works\" class=\"wp-image-15023\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2-24x18.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2-36x27.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2-48x36.png 48w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Generative-Ai-Works-2-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Capabilities\"><\/span><strong>Core Capabilities<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Text generation (e.g., ChatGPT, Bard)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Image synthesis (e.g., DALL\u00b7E, Midjourney)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Code generation (e.g., GitHub Copilot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Audio\/music creation (e.g., Jukebox)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Use_Cases\"><\/span><strong>Common Use Cases<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Content writing &amp; marketing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product design &amp; prototyping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conversational AI<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Virtual assistants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research paper drafting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Limitations\"><\/span><strong>Limitations<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks autonomy it needs prompts or instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One Shot Intraction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t have goals, memory, or long-term planning capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Agentic_AI\"><\/span><strong>What is Agentic AI?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Agentic AI takes things a step further. These systems are designed to autonomously make decisions, set goals, plan actions, and execute tasks all with limited human supervision. It combines the adaptability of large language models (LLMs) with the precision of traditional programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, Agentic AI embodies autonomy and intentionality. It can reason, learn from feedback, and take independent steps toward achieving an objective. While generative AI might provide an answer, Agentic AI will figure out the problem, plan the steps, and solve it<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15022\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1-24x18.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1-36x27.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1-48x36.png 48w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-Agentic-Ai-Works-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Core_Features\"><\/span><strong>Core Features<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decision Making<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tool usage (e.g., browsing the web, querying APIs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memory and context awareness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dynamic decision-making and feedback loops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interactivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Real-world_Examples\"><\/span><strong>Real-world Examples<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AutoGPT<\/strong>: Executes a series of tasks with minimal input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Devin by Cognition<\/strong>: An AI software engineer capable of coding, debugging, and deploying software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BabyAGI<\/strong>: Task management through autonomous planning and execution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_AI_Agents\"><\/span><strong>What are AI Agents?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AI Agents are systems or programs that perceive their environment, make decisions, and act upon them to achieve specific goals. These agents may or may not use generative models or exhibit full autonomy like Agentic AI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15021\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work-24x18.png 24w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work-36x27.png 36w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work-48x36.png 48w, https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/How-AI-Agents-Work-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of them as software entities built around a sense-think-act loop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sense<\/strong>: Gather data from sensors, databases, or user input.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Think<\/strong>: Process data, reason over it, and make a decision.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Act<\/strong>: Perform an action, send a message, trigger a process, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_AI_Agents\"><\/span><strong>Types of AI Agents<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reactive agents<\/strong>: Respond to stimuli without planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deliberative agents<\/strong>: Plan actions based on internal models.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hybrid agents<\/strong>: Combine both reactive and planning capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Use_Cases-2\"><\/span><strong>Common Use Cases<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chatbots and voice assistants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Industrial automation agents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>RPA bots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smart home systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Flexibility\"><\/span><strong>Flexibility<\/strong>:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May use rule-based logic, ML models, or even integrate LLMs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be part of an agentic system or work independently in narrow contexts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Differences_at_a_Glance\"><\/span><strong>Key Differences at a Glance<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Feature<\/th><th><strong>Generative AI<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Agentic AI<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>AI Agents<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Primary Function<\/strong><\/td><td>Content generation<\/td><td>Autonomous goal execution<\/td><td>Decision-making &amp; task execution<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Autonomy<\/strong><\/td><td>Low to Moderate<\/td><td>High<\/td><td>Varies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Uses LLMs?<\/strong><\/td><td>Always<\/td><td>Often<\/td><td>Sometimes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Goal-oriented?<\/strong><\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Depends on design<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Memory\/Planning<\/strong><\/td><td>Limited<\/td><td>Extensive<\/td><td>Basic to advanced<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Tool Use<\/strong><\/td><td>Rare<\/td><td>Essential<\/td><td>Possible<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td><td>ChatGPT, DALL\u00b7E<\/td><td>Devin, AutoGPT<\/td><td>Alexa, RPA bots, smart agents<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overlap_Intersections\"><\/span><strong>Overlap &amp; Intersections<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The boundaries between these AI paradigms are fluid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agentic AI systems often incorporate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/generative-ai-development-company.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Generative AI models<\/a> for tasks like writing emails or generating code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AI Agents can be built on top of Generative AI platforms to enhance interactivity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hybrid architectures are becoming more common, where multiple agents collaborate some generative, some agentic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_One_is_Right_for_Your_Business\"><\/span><strong>Which One is Right for Your Business?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing the right AI approach depends on your goals and complexity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Need content automation?<\/strong> \u2192 Use <strong>Generative AI<\/strong> tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need intelligent task automation?<\/strong> \u2192 Implement <strong>AI Agents<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Need autonomous systems that plan, act, and improve?<\/strong> \u2192 Embrace <strong>Agentic AI<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>HashStudioz Technologies specializes in designing <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/ai-services-solutions.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">custom AI solutions<\/a><\/strong> tailored to your needs whether that means training LLMs, building multi-agent systems, or integrating agentic intelligence into enterprise workflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_A_New_Era_of_Intelligent_Systems\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion: A New Era of Intelligent Systems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As businesses move beyond basic automation, Agentic AI and advanced AI Agents are shaping a future where systems are not only smart but also self-directed. And while Generative AI was the catalyst, the next wave of innovation lies in autonomous, multi-step AI systems that can think and act on our behalf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At HashStudioz Technologies, we help organizations navigate this transition by building future-ready AI solutions from generative chatbots to agentic platforms with memory, learning, and decision-making power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ready_to_explore_AI_for_your_business\"><\/span><strong>Ready to explore AI for your business?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s build custom AI agents that drive productivity, efficiency, and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\ud83d\udce9 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hashstudioz.com\/contact.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us<\/a> today for a free consultation!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial Intelligence is always a trending topic but in recent times this landscape has been evolving at lightning speed. 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