AI glossary
What is agent?
Short answer
An AI system that reasons and takes actions, often by calling tools in a loop, to complete a goal.
For example
Asked to book a table, an agent might search for restaurants, check a calendar, pick a time and fill in the booking form, deciding each step from what the last one returned.
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- RAG & AI agentsAdvanced · 7 min
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Questions
What is agent in simple terms?
An AI system that reasons and takes actions, often by calling tools in a loop, to complete a goal.
What is an example of agent?
Asked to book a table, an agent might search for restaurants, check a calendar, pick a time and fill in the booking form, deciding each step from what the last one returned.
Where can I learn about agent for free?
AI in Bed explains it in the free lesson "RAG & AI agents" (Advanced level, 7 minutes), with no sign-up.