Agentic AI For Dummies by Pam Baker (PDF)(Nonfiction)

Agentic AI For Dummies by Pam Baker (PDF)(Nonfiction)

Author: Pam Baker​

Full title: Agentic AI For Dummies

Length: approximately 352–384 pages

Release Date: January 2026

Genre/Categories: Nonfiction; Technology; Artificial intelligence; Business/IT strategy​



Explains what agentic AI is—systems that can set goals, make decisions, and take initiative rather than just respond to prompts—and how it differs from traditional automation and basic generative AI.​


Describes the technological foundations behind agentic AI (LLMs, tools, memory, planning, multi‑agent systems) and how these pieces come together in real solutions.​


Surveys real‑world applications, including use cases in scientific research, innovation, business operations, customer service, and healthcare, with a focus on where autonomous agents are already driving value.​


Provides a roadmap for moving from legacy or “non‑agentic” systems to agentic architectures in an organization, aimed at leaders and practitioners who must decide when and how to deploy these tools.​


Discusses governance, risk, and ethics: how to think about control, safety, accountability, and organizational hurdles when deploying autonomous agents.