This year's buzzword bingo begins with "Agents" (autonomous systems that execute specific tasks based on objectives) and ends with "Agentic Systems" (groups of agents working together to automate complex workflows).
Let's put the jargon aside.
Simple agents are already built into tools we use every day. Writing your first agent doesn’t require deep technical skill—it requires a mindset shift. .
As always your thoughts and comments are both welcome and encouraged. Just reply to this email. -s
P.S. I'll be speaking on Friday morning at the in Austin. Hope to see you there.
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named he covers tech and business for , is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular . He's a , and the creator of the popular, free online course, . Follow or visit .
