# Agentic AI vs. AI Agents: The Billion-Dollar Distinction That Will Define Your Next Product Launch

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Podcast: [Product Mastery in the Age of AI and ChatGPT](https://stenobird.com/podcast/product-mastery-in-the-age-of-ai-and-chatgpt-6048934)
Published: 2025-07-27T22:16:08+00:00
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