When AI Agents Act, Governments Face Accountability Questions

Generative AI usually answers questions or creates content when people ask it to.

Agentic AI can take several steps by itself to reach a goal.

Governments could use it to check documents, schedule appointments, or help farmers apply for schemes.

This could make services faster and reduce routine work for officials.

However, an AI agent might make a mistake and affect many people at once.

It could also misuse private information, show bias, or be attacked by hackers.

People might be left behind if services become available only through digital systems.

The article says humans must remain responsible for important decisions and that AI should have limited permissions and clear safety checks.