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John Paul Flaminiano

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Economist

Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation

John Paul Flaminiano is a PhD candidate at the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation. He is also a project consultant at the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center.

Agentic AI is the next step in MSME digital transformation in Southeast Asia, but its value depends on gradual, targeted adoption rather than full-scale automation. Photo credit: iStock/useng.
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12 August 2026

From Generative to Agentic: The Next Phase of AI Adoption for MSMEs

While agentic AI can help businesses manage workflows, it delivers the greatest impact when it complements human decision-making rather than replaces it.