Agentic AI represents one of the most transformative shifts in artificial intelligence: systems that can plan, decide, and act autonomously to achieve goals. Unlike earlier generations of AI that responded only to direct prompts, agentic AI is proactive, it can anticipate needs, coordinate tasks, and take initiative on behalf of users. When this level of intelligence is embedded into something as personal and always-on as a smartphone, excitement naturally comes with concern. Smartphones are no longer just tools; they are extensions of our identities, holding our conversations, memories, schedules, financial information, and even health data. Why Agentic AI Raises New Concerns Unlike traditional AI that waits for instructions, agentic AI is designed to act independently within defined objectives. On a personal device, that autonomy introduces several legitimate concerns that go beyond typical discussions of AI accuracy or performance. Privacy & Data Exposure Agentic AI often ...