The classic OSI model ends at Layer 7 (the application layer), where software executes deterministic, predictable operations. AI researcher Ken Huang argues agentic AI crosses a “Deterministic Boundary” that warrants its own conceptual Layer 8 — because unlike traditional apps, agents don’t just respond to inputs, they reason, plan, and act with autonomy. It’s not just another app running on Layer 7; it’s qualitatively different from anything we’ve built before. Via Agentic AI newsletter. Read more