Generative AI vs AI Agents: AI Governance Perspective | AI Literacy Series

The video explains the core differences between generative AI and AI agents and why those differences matter for AI governance. Generative AI is defined as a system that produces content (text, video, or audio) typically from a user prompt, while AI agents are goal-driven systems that use tools and memory to take multiple steps and complete tasks with little or no supervision. The video contrasts “outputs” versus “actions,” highlights differing autonomy levels, and compares risks: generative AI risks include hallucinations, bias, and data leakage, while AI agents add risks like wrong real-world actions, security exposure, and regulatory impacts. It raises governance questions about accountability and controls, introduces ISO 42001 as a risk-based AI governance standard with a control catalog, and points viewers to a free ISO 42001 Foundations course covering modules, risk assessment, and Annex A controls. LINKS FROM THE VIDEO ► ISO 42001 Foundations Course https://advisera.co/FoundationsISO42001 ► (article) What is ISO 42001? An overview of the AI governance framework https://advisera.co/ISO42001WhatIsIt WATCH NEXT ➡️ How AI Systems Work: From Inputs to Outputs (With Examples) | AI Literacy Series    • How AI Systems Work: From Inputs to Output...   KEEP UP TO DATE Subscribe to my YouTube channel:    / @dejankosutic   Follow me on LinkedIn:   / dejankosutic   Follow me on Twitter:   / dejan_kosutic   My blog: https://advisera.com/author/dejankosu... Secure & Simple podcast https://podcast.advisera.com/ Cyber & AI Perspectives podcast:    • Cyber & AI Perspectives — Insights on Cybe...   WHO AM I I'm Dejan Kosutic, CEO at Advisera - my field of expertise is cybersecurity and AI governance according to ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, and ISO 42001. 00:00 GenAI vs Agents Overview 01:02 Core Definitions 02:35 Outputs vs Actions 03:53 How Agents Operate 04:49 Risk Comparison 06:08 Governance Questions 06:30 AI Governance Standard ISO 42001 07:05 Free ISO 42001 Course 09:46 Wrap Up and Next Steps #generativeai #aiagents #genai #agenticai #aigovernance #ailiteracy #iso42001 #AI #compliance #business #educational #tutorial