No APIs, No AI: Why API Access Is Critical to Agentic Systems

The latest large language models (LLMs) still get most of the buzz, but for those focused on the real-world potential of AI, the excitement over the past year has shifted toward the promise of intelligent apps powered by LLMs, otherwise known as AI agents.

Once people grasp the concept of agentic AI, the notion of apps that can independently learn, make decisions, and take action captures the imagination. The possibilities for AI-powered personal assistants, coding assistants and vertical apps, ranging from healthcare screeners to hospitality…