Opinion: 90% of 'Agentic AI' is Just RPA with a Reasoning Layer
alex_verem · x · 2026-08-13
A tech commentator highlights an underrated take: 90% of what the market calls "Agentic AI" is essentially traditional RPA with a reasoning layer.
They share the same intake, routing, and decision trees, with the only difference being the use of LLMs for unstructured inputs and judgment calls instead of hardcoded logic. The author argues this is actually more valuable because it focuses on building reliable, testable business automation, despite the industry using sci-fi language to get funding decks approved.
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