The New AI Practitioner—Lead in the Era of Agentic AI

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Last Friday, we dove into the future of AI with Sara Davison and Tyler Fisk to discuss the rise of the New AI Practitioner, the shift to agentic AI, and how 2025 will mark a turning point in this transformation. Missed the session? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Watch the recording here (including a live demo of Tyler building an agentic AI workflow for a real-life client!) and access the session materials here.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the key insights and takeaways.

The Shift from Assistants to Agentic AI

AI is evolving rapidly, and 2025 is shaping up to be the year of agentic AI. Unlike assistants like ChatGPT, which rely on human input for every task, agentic AI systems operate autonomously within defined guardrails. These systems remember context, make decisions, and adapt to changing conditions, functioning like intelligent teammates.

Why does this matter? A Deloitte report predicts that 25% of enterprises will deploy agentic systems by 2025, with that figure doubling by 2027. As Sara Davison described, “Agents are the operating system of the future.” Businesses need skilled professionals to design, implement, and optimize these systems to meet this rising demand.

The Rise of the "New AI Practitioner"

Who will lead the charge in this new era? The answer is the New AI Practitioner. This new role blends strategy, technical understanding, and business acumen into a single skillset. These professionals excel at translating organizational goals into agentic workflows, implementing systems that scale, and ensuring measurable business impact.

What sets this role apart is its accessibility—no coding or machine learning background is required. Tyler shared, “The demand for technical specialists isn’t going away, but the AI table is bigger now. There’s more room for people who can integrate AI systems into the broader business strategy.”

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