In this conversation, Richard Tromans and Jake Jones of Flank discuss the concept of agentic AI, emphasizing its ability to autonomously make decisions and take actions in the real world.

They explore the misconceptions surrounding agentic AI, particularly in the legal field, where many tools are misclassified as agentic despite lacking true autonomous decision-making capabilities. The discussion also touches on the importance of human oversight and the need for a new paradigm in legal technology that leverages both legal expertise and innovative approaches.

Takeaways

- Most people do not understand what an agent is.

- Agentic AI can autonomously make decisions and take actions.

- Many tools are misclassified as agentic AI.

- True agentic AI can understand user intent and adjust plans accordingly.

- Linear orchestrations do not involve autonomous decision-making.

- (Some) human oversight is still necessary in agentic AI systems.

- Deep domain awareness in legal tech is invaluable.

- Building a new paradigm requires both insiders and outsiders.

- AI tools should interface directly with non-experts.

- The future of legal tech lies in fully autonomous systems

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Agentic AI

05:53 The Role of Human Experts in AI

07:06 Shifting Paradigms in Legal Tech