Agentic AI: The Big Picture

Master the fundamentals of AI, from basics to autonomous agents

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🧠 Layer 1: AI & ML

Turn your data into decisions

Supervised Learning

Training models on labeled data to make predictions. The model learns from examples where the correct answer is provided.

Reinforcement Learning

Learning through trial and error, where an agent learns to make decisions by receiving rewards or penalties.

Unsupervised Learning

Finding patterns in unlabeled data without predefined categories or outcomes.

Reasoning & Problem Solving

AI systems that can analyze information, draw conclusions, and solve complex problems.

Natural Language Processing

Enabling computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language.

🔬 Layer 2: Deep Learning

Complex neural networks for advanced tasks

Large Language Models (LLMs)

Massive neural networks trained on vast amounts of text to understand and generate human-like text.

Transformers

Architecture using attention mechanisms to process sequential data efficiently, foundation of modern LLMs.

Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

Specialized for processing grid-like data such as images, using convolutional layers to detect features.

Recurrent Networks & LSTMs

Networks designed for sequential data, with LSTMs handling long-term dependencies.

Deep Belief Networks

Probabilistic generative models composed of multiple layers of stochastic latent variables.

Code & Image Generation

AI models that can create new code or images based on learned patterns.

Frameworks & Runtimes

Tools and platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch) for building and deploying deep learning models.

✨ Layer 3: Generative AI

Generate content and code at scale

Prompt Engineering

Crafting effective inputs to get desired outputs from AI models.

Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

Enhancing LLM outputs by retrieving relevant information from external knowledge bases.

Context Management (state & history)

Maintaining conversation context and historical information across interactions.

Hallucination Mitigation

Techniques to reduce AI generating false or nonsensical information.

Speech Interfaces (TTS & ASR)

Text-to-Speech and Automatic Speech Recognition for voice interactions.

Memory Systems (short-term & long-term)

Storing and retrieving information across different time scales.

Multimodal Generation (text + image + audio)

Creating content across multiple formats simultaneously.

Self-reflection & Error Recovery

AI's ability to evaluate its own outputs and correct mistakes.

🤖 Layer 4: AI Agents

Execute complex tasks autonomously

Tool Use & Function Calling

Agents accessing external tools and APIs to perform actions beyond text generation.

Goal Decomposition

Breaking down complex objectives into smaller, manageable sub-tasks.

Tool Orchestration (Eclipse/Adapters)

Coordinating multiple tools and services to accomplish tasks.

Human-in-the-Loop Oversight

Incorporating human judgment and approval at critical decision points.

Delegation & Handoff Protocols

Transferring tasks between agents or to humans when appropriate.

Risk Management & Constraints

Setting boundaries and safety measures for agent behavior.

Agent Marketplaces & Contracts

Platforms for discovering, sharing, and deploying AI agents.

Autonomous Execution

Agents operating independently without constant human supervision.

Dynamic Tooling

Adapting and selecting tools based on task requirements.

🚀 Layer 5: Agentic AI

Automate entire processes with agents

Agent Protocols

Standardized communication methods between multiple agents.

Multi-agent Collaboration

Multiple AI agents working together to solve complex problems.

Agent Coordination & Communication

Managing interactions and information sharing between agents.

State Persistence

Maintaining agent state across sessions and interactions.

Planning (ReAct, CoT, ToT)

Reasoning and Acting, Chain of Thought, Tree of Thoughts planning strategies.

Task Scheduling & Prioritization

Organizing and ordering tasks based on importance and dependencies.

Feedback Loops & Evaluation

Continuous assessment and improvement of agent performance.

Rollback Mechanisms

Ability to undo actions and return to previous states when errors occur.

Self-improving Agents

Agents that learn and improve from their experiences over time.

Intent Preservation

Maintaining original goals and objectives throughout task execution.

Long-term Autonomy and Chain

Operating independently over extended periods with minimal intervention.

Cost & Resource Management

Optimizing computational resources and operational costs.

Governance, Safety & Guardrails

Policies and mechanisms ensuring safe and ethical agent behavior.

Memory Governance & Retention Policies

Managing what information is stored, for how long, and how it's used.

Observability & Tracing

Monitoring and understanding agent actions and decision-making processes.

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