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What is AI agents?
An AI agent is an AI system that can pursue a goal by taking actions on its own — planning steps, using tools, and reacting to results, rather than just answering a single question. Powered by large language models, agents can carry out multi-step tasks.
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Key things to understand
- 1It's an AI that acts to achieve a goal, not just answer.
- 2It can plan steps, use tools, and adapt to results.
- 3It's often built on large language models.
- 4It can automate multi-step tasks with less oversight.
Frequently asked questions
- What is an AI agent?
- An AI system that pursues goals by planning and taking actions, using tools and reacting to outcomes.
- How is an AI agent different from a chatbot?
- A chatbot responds to messages; an agent can take multi-step actions to accomplish a goal.
- What can AI agents do?
- Research, write and run code, browse, and chain steps together to complete complex tasks.