AI That Learns, Thinks, and Acts: The Next Frontier of Generative AI

This article dives into the recent transformation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems from passive content generators into autonomous decision makers and executors through the advancements of self-improving retrieval-augmented generation, generative AI-native agents, and large action models, which highlight their potential to automate workflows and enhance real-world applicability.

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Computer
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2025-09-24
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https://doi.org/10.1109/mc.2025.3582568
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Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
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AI That Learns, Thinks, and Acts: The Next Frontier of Generative AI

Richard Shan
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AI That Learns, Thinks, and Acts: The Next Frontier of Generative AI

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Abstract

This article dives into the recent transformation of artificial intelligence (AI) systems from passive content generators into autonomous decision makers and executors through the advancements of self-improving retrieval-augmented generation, generative AI-native agents, and large action models, which highlight their potential to automate workflows and enhance real-world applicability.

ComputerVol. 58(10)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte (US), North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 74%
Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
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