What an AI Agent Actually Is (vs. the Hype)

Quick Summary

An AI agent is a system that uses a model to choose actions toward a bounded goal, often with tools, memory, and a control loop. It is not an independent employee and should not receive unlimited authority.

What you will learn

·Describe the goal, model, tools, state, loop, and guardrails of an agent
·Distinguish an agent from a chatbot, automation, and human role
·Translate an agent claim into testable capabilities and limits