Special Lecture “Agentic AI: Beyond Prompts” Successfully Concluded

- Sharing the Latest Trends and Practical Applications of “Thinking and Acting AI”

[Photo] Special Lecture on “Agentic AI: Beyond Prompts”

On Saturday, May 17, a special lecture titled “Agentic AI: Beyond Prompts” was successfully held. The event took place in both online and offline formats and served as a valuable opportunity to share in-depth insights into the latest technological trends and future potential in the field of artificial intelligence.

The lecture defined “Agentic AI” as intelligent systems that go beyond simple information processing to autonomously set goals, formulate plans, utilize appropriate tools, and carry out tasks independently. The speaker explored core concepts, explaining that agentic AI consists of sensors, inference engines, and actuators, and possesses key capabilities such as planning, tool usage, learning and adaptation, and contextual understanding.

One of the key points emphasized was that, unlike traditional generative AI, agentic AI performs reasoning, actively interacts with its environment, and attempts to self-correct errors. These capabilities significantly reduce the likelihood of hallucinations?false outputs often generated by AI?highlighting a major distinction. Thanks to these features, agentic AI holds the potential to optimize complex and unstructured processes and enhance productivity across various industries.

The lecture also included live demonstrations of major agentic AI platforms, which helped attendees gain a clearer understanding of the technology.

Professor Hwan Kim, Head of the Department of AI Creators at the College of AI Convergence, who led the lecture, projected that the development of agentic AI would drive productivity innovation and give rise to new business models, bringing fundamental changes to everyday life and work practices. He also suggested that agentic AI could serve as a crucial bridge toward Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), which exhibits intelligence equal to or beyond human capabilities. During the lecture, Professor Kim presented a case study on using AI for student answer evaluation, providing insights into how education and assessment paradigms must evolve in the age of AI.

Professor Kim further stated, “Agentic AI goes beyond merely responding to questions. It has the capability to independently define problems, find solutions, and execute them with minimal human intervention. As you saw in today’s demonstrations, agentic AI is already applicable across various fields and will radically transform the way we live and work. Continued interest and learning are essential.”

Currently serving as the head of the AI Creators Department at the university’s College of AI Convergence, Professor Hwan Kim is dedicated to developing new educational methodologies using AI and digital technologies while guiding students through cutting-edge research. His primary research areas include Digital Color, Digital Display, Digital Color Management, Unreal Engine, Neural Radiance Field, and content creation using generative AI. He explores innovative methods of content generation that transcend the boundaries between technology and art. His publications include “GenAI: Understanding and Utilizing Generative AI,” “ChatGPT Textbook for Innovation in Education, Media, and Work,” and “AI and YouTube Creators.”

Meanwhile, the Department of AI Creators continues to serve as a guiding light for the next generation of media content creators. The curriculum introduces advanced AI platforms such as ChatGPT and RunwayML, allowing students not only to understand the theoretical foundations of AI but also to apply these principles to media content creation. Students learn how to deliver personalized media experiences tailored to their target audiences through practical, hands-on instruction.