AI Agent
An AI system that can autonomously plan and execute multi-step tasks to achieve a goal.
An AI Agent is an AI system that can autonomously plan and execute multi-step tasks toward a defined goal, often using tools (web search, code execution, API calls). Agents go beyond simple prompt-response patterns — they break down problems, take actions, observe results, and adjust their approach.
AI agents are the foundation of the current generation of AI applications. Examples include coding assistants that can build entire features, research agents that conduct deep investigations, and customer support agents that handle complex workflows.
A research agent is given the goal 'find the top 10 competitors of Company X and summarize their pricing strategies'. The agent autonomously searches the web, reads competitor sites, extracts pricing pages, and produces a comparison report — all without step-by-step human instruction.
Related terms
A neural network trained on vast text data to understand and generate human language.
A technique that combines LLMs with retrieval of external information to ground responses in facts.
The practice of crafting effective inputs to AI models to produce desired outputs.
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