{
  "id": 8259977,
  "title": "Agentic AI set transform smartphone use, as AI technology enters new era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/agentic-ai-set-transform-smartphone-use-as-ai-technology-enters-new",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-18T13:33:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ripples Nigeria",
    "slug": "ripples-nigeria",
    "url": "https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/agentic-ai-set-transform-smartphone-use-as-ai-technology-enters-new-era/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Advanced agentic artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize smartphone use as AI technology enters a new era, according to a recent survey. Agentic AI refers to AI systems capable of understanding goals, planning tasks, and executing them with minimal user input. This represents a leap beyond traditional AI assistants, which require explicit instructions for each task. A significant portion of smartphone users, 38 percent, anticipate using agentic AI features by 2030, as highlighted by a new Ericsson survey. This development reflects a shift towards more automated and personalized digital interactions. Another key advancement is multimodal AI, which can comprehend various forms of information, such as text, photos, audio, and video. This enables more natural human-like communication with AI. The integration of agentic and multimodal AI into everyday hardware, including smartphones, computers, and smart glasses, is also being explored. This could streamline users' interactions by enabling AI systems to assist with multiple stages of tasks, rather than requiring users to navigate through multiple applications. The potential business applications of agentic AI include assisting employees with repetitive administrative duties, customer service, and research, allowing human workers to focus on tasks demanding creativity and judgment. However, the swift advancement of agentic AI has raised concerns about safety, privacy, and the accuracy of AI-generated information. As AI agents may eventually act on users' behalf, safeguarding personal data and preventing unintended actions will be crucial. Additionally, users should verify critical decisions and information rather than trusting AI entirely. The growth of AI is also set to transform education, offering tools to explain complex topics, organize information, and aid creative projects. Nevertheless, students must still cultivate critical thinking skills and not rely solely on AI-generated answers. The interest in agentic AI signals a move towards a future where AI is seamlessly embedded in devices and services, shaping smartphones, workplaces, education, and daily digital life.",
  "summary": "Advanced agentic artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the major developments in the technology industry, as companies increasingly work to make AI more capable of performing tasks rather than simply answering questions. A new Ericsson survey published on September 17, 2026, has highlighted growing interest in AI-powered features among smartphone users. According to the […] The post…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}