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Agentic AI systems are currently overhyped and face significant limitations that challenge their perceived capabilities. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONTRADICTORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

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This article examines the concept and limitations of agentic AI agents in modern technology.

March 6, 2026Open Access

AI Agents in the Trough: The Reality Check on Agentic AI

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This article examines the concept and limitations of agentic AI agents in modern technology.
Literature review on existing AI agent capabilities
Analytical assessment of agentic AI functionalities
Discussion of real-world applications and limitations
Identified key challenges in the functionality of agentic AI agents
Evaluated misconceptions about the capabilities of AI agents
Highlighted the gap between theoretical potential and practical application

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Oleh Ivchenko

Odessa National Polytechnic University

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