Agentic AI Platform Networks

Abstract

Agentic AI is a recent development in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies that is capable of automating task execution and decision-making. In the context of platforms, they provide novel approaches in interconnecting platforms. This enhances the traditional hub-and-spoke architecture of multi-sided platforms and leads to the formation of networks of platforms. This research analyzes four major AI platforms and identifies three distinct integration patterns: isolated architecture (Alexa), mediated integration (ChatGPT), and protocol-based networking (Claude/Gemini). The findings reveal that integration-centric architectures demonstrate higher cross-platform connectivity than traditional, interconnection approaches . They extend platform theory by introducing network orchestration as a new competitive strategy and provide empirical evidence of an emerging paradigm shift from platform competition to interconnection.