Overview of AI agents

Before exploring AI agents in depth, we must first establish an intuitive understanding of what an AI agent actually is, how it fundamentally differs from traditional software, and what advantages and disadvantages this brings. This is difficult as there are varying definitions that often evolve with technological advancements. By clearly defining the key concepts upfront – including its benefits such as intelligent autonomy, reasoning abilities, and adaptive problem-solving – we can set the stage for understanding its practical applications and building approaches.

What is an AI agent?

An AI agent is an intelligent system that can operate independently to accomplish a specific goal by perceiving the world around it and taking action. Key distinguishing features of an AI agent include its ability to think and reason from a broad and sometimes ambiguous goal, its ability to create a plan to accomplish that goal,...