AI vs. Automation: What's the Difference?
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EDITOR BRIEF
The excerpt says people often use “AI” and “automation” as if they mean the same thing, but they do not. It introduces a breakdown of the key differences between the two, with mention of a newer term, “agentic AI.”
INSIGHTS
Knowing the difference helps you choose the right tool for a task: rules-based automation or AI that can handle more flexible decisions. A good next step is to compare a simple workflow automation with an AI-powered one.
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