Agentic AI for Real-Time Anomaly Detection in Big Data

Introduction The exponential growth of data in modern systems has made real-time anomaly detection a critical capability across industries such as finance, healthcare, cybersecurity, and manufacturing. Traditional methods often struggle with the scale, speed, and complexity of big data environments. Agentic AI, characterized by autonomous, goal-oriented systems capable of reasoning and decision-making, offers a transformative approach. This chapter explores the principles, architectures, and applications of Agentic AI for real-time anomaly detection in big data, highlighting its advantages over conventional methods and addressing challenges and future directions. Understanding Agentic AI Agentic AI refers to intelligent systems that operate autonomously, make decisions based on environmental inputs, and adapt to achieve specific goals. Unlike traditional AI, which often relies on predefined rules or supervised learning, Agentic AI leverages advanced reasoning, planning, and le...