The Rise of Agentic AI in Daily Work
Artificial intelligence is becoming more agentic and intuitive, transforming how we interact with technology in our daily work and personal lives. The next evolution of AI centers on systems that not only respond to commands but proactively support users across everyday tasks. Whether embedded in a laptop’s neural processing unit or surfacing as a Copilot in Microsoft applications, these intelligent systems are redefining the computing experience.
Key Ideas Driving Agentic AI
At the heart of these changes are three key ideas: performance at the edge, platform-level transformation, and the shift from passive tools to proactive, intelligent agents. The conversation is evolving beyond just features and into new frameworks for computing. According to Grant Duke, director of Windows commercial business development for Dell Technologies at Microsoft Corp., “When you change that perspective, then it frees up now to innovating your business.”
Duke and Lisa Schaub, U.S. Dell channel executive at Microsoft, spoke with theCUBE’s Dave Vellante and Savannah Peterson at Dell Technologies World. They discussed how agentic AI and neural processing units are transforming everyday computing by enabling smarter, more proactive digital experiences across personal and enterprise settings.
Reimagining the Workplace with Agentic AI
Agentic AI is shaping enterprise strategies, with technologists turning to integrated platforms to power everything from task automation to workplace onboarding. Devices equipped with Neural Processing Units (NPUs) are enabling new levels of efficiency, allowing systems to offload tasks from CPUs and deliver extended battery life and localized compute. “The fundamental shift is the introduction of the NPU,” Duke explained. “What the NPU brings us is performance per watt, and that ratio is what fundamentally changes.”
This infrastructure is laying the foundation for software to evolve into intelligent agents that support everyday workflows. From Microsoft’s Copilot to small language models interacting directly with users, agentic AI is emerging as a vital support layer for digital collaboration and individual empowerment. These agents are becoming proactive digital coworkers, helping users “get through the drudgery of work” and potentially transforming organizational structures.
The Future of Agentic AI
The long-term vision for agentic AI includes not just personal productivity but shared institutional knowledge and real-time collaboration across teams. New hires could have instant access to project histories, task lists, and company culture through AI-trained interfaces on their first day. This vision is already being tested in organizations embracing AI transformation at scale.
As Duke noted, “It’s available at everybody’s fingertips… It’s there to be your companion, help you get through the drudgery of work.” The journey of acceleration in agentic AI is seen as inspiring and exciting, with potential impacts on how projects and resources are designed and managed with digital assets and employees working together seamlessly.
