AI Glossary

AI agent

Also called agent

What does “AI agent” mean?

AI agent: Software built around a language model that works toward a goal by deciding on steps, calling tools, checking the results and continuing until the task is done. Unlike a single chat reply, an agent runs in a loop and can take actions in other systems.

AI agent visual guide: Software built around a language model that works toward a goal by deciding on steps, calling tools, checking the results and continuing until the task is done. Unlike a single chat reply, an agent runs in a loop and can take actions in other systems.
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What is an example of “AI agent”?

An agent asked to fix a failing test might read the code, run the tests, edit a file and rerun the tests before reporting back.

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