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What is Agentic AI, and Is It Coming for Your Job? Experts Break Down the Risks

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What is agentic AI, and how close are we to superintelligence? From automating software development to managing finances, agentic AI is changing how we work, raising serious concerns around privacy, security and job loss. In this podcast, AI expert Aamir Qutub breaks down how autonomous AI agents…

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Agentic AI represents a significant shift toward autonomous systems capable of executing complex workflows, bringing the technology closer to the threshold of superintelligence. These advancements in frontier AI capabilities introduce heightened risks concerning system autonomy, privacy, and economic stability. The discussion emphasizes the urgent need for robust regulatory frameworks to manage the transition to agentic systems and mitigate potential catastrophic loss of human oversight. The context is particularly relevant to the Australian policy landscape as the nation evaluates its stance on national AI frameworks and workplace safety.

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What is agentic AI, and is it coming for your job? Experts break down the risks10:06As new autonomous AI technology can now be accessed by everyday users, the calls for AI regulation are getting louder. AI expert and entrepreneur Aamir Qutub says while the technology is helpful in may ways, it's crucial to tread carefully while using AI tools. Credit: SBS/Leon Wang; Aamir QutubSBS HindiView Podcast SeriesFollow and Subscribe Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Listnr Download (9.25MB)Download the SBS Audio appAvailable on iOS and Android What is agentic AI, and how close are we to superintelligence? From automating software development to managing finances, agentic AI is changing how we work, raising serious concerns around privacy, security and job loss. In this podcast, AI expert Aamir Qutub breaks down how autonomous AI agents work, where they’re being used, and the risks you should know about.(Disclaimer: The information given by the experts is of general nature and may not be appropriate for your personal circumstances.)Find our podcasts here at SBS Hindi Podcast Collection. You can also tune in to SBS Hindi at 5pm on SBS South Asian on digital radio, on channel 305 on your television, via the SBS Audio app or stream from our website.ShareLatest podcast episodesExperts push for national AI framework at workplaceTop News: Government to act on antisemitism interim report, opposition raises concernsIndians become Australia’s largest overseas-born group in 'historic demographic shift'Australia proposes law forcing Meta, TikTok, Google to pay for news or face levy