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title: "AI Agents Are Only As Good As The Foundation They Run On"
date: 2026-09-17
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description: "The AI industry is undergoing a significant shift: from reactive AI (predictive insights) to proactive AI (agents that act on a company’s behalf)."
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# AI Agents Are Only As Good As The Foundation They Run On

The AI industry is undergoing a significant shift: from reactive AI (predictive insights) to proactive AI (agents that act on a company’s behalf).

*Published: 2026-09-17*