Agents
AI Agent
Software that uses a large language model to reason about goals, break them into steps, call external tools, and act on results without human intervention at each step.
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Software that uses a large language model to reason about goals, break them into steps, call external tools, and act on results without human intervention at each step. Agents differ from chatbots because they maintain a plan and execute it across multiple turns.
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In practice, developers reach for AI Agent when they need the capability described above as part of an AI feature or workflow.
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What is AI Agent?
Software that uses a large language model to reason about goals, break them into steps, call external tools, and act on results without human intervention at each step.
Why does AI Agent matter for AI developers?
AI Agent sits in the Agents part of the AI stack. Understanding it helps you make better decisions when building, debugging, and shipping AI features.
Where can I learn more about AI Agent?
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Evaluating the sequence of steps an agent took, including its messages and tool calls, rather than only its final answer.
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