Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast

EP 582: No, that’s not an AI Agent. Cutting through the Agentic AI marketing hype

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Aug 5, 2025
The podcast tackles the misleading hype surrounding AI agents in business. A revealing Gartner study indicates that over 95% of companies claiming to offer AI agents may not be truthful. It discusses the difference between real AI agents and mere marketing tools. The conversation also emphasizes the importance of AI literacy and informed decision-making. Listeners learn to recognize authentic agents while navigating the chaotic landscape of false claims and investment risks in this emerging technology.
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INSIGHT

Gartner Exposes Agent Washing

  • Only about 130 out of 3000+ vendors studied by Gartner truly have AI agents.
  • Over 95% are mislabeled systems, called agent washing by Gartner.
INSIGHT

True Agent vs Workflow

  • A true AI agent independently completes tasks from start to finish without predefined workflows.
  • Current so-called agents often are just AI-powered workflows with preset steps.
ANECDOTE

Pitches Mislabel Features as Agents

  • Jordan receives many pitches where companies falsely claim their software is an AI agent.
  • Most of these are repackaged features or simple steps renamed as agents to impress.
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