How AI Is Evolving: From Large Language Models to Agentic Intelligence
Source: TEMPO.CO
Published on: 2026-04-21 12:15
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Professor of Artificial Intelligence at the Surabaya Institute of Science and Technology (ISTTS), Esther Irawati Setiawan, highlights a new phase of AI towards greater autonomy. Intelligent systems are now not only responding to users but also capable of gradual thinking. "We have entered the era of Agentic AI, where systems can perform reasoning, planning, and task execution," she said in the Workshop Artificial Intelligence Talent Factory on Friday, April 17, 2026. According to Esther, this shift is a fundamental change in how humans interact with technology. Initially, AI was dominated by conventional machine learning approaches. This scheme continued through the use of large language models (LLMs) and eventually entered the era of agentic AI. This development expands the role of AI from just being a tool to becoming a more active work partner. In the workplace, ...
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