AI Glossary
AI Agent
What is AI Agent?
A software system that autonomously perceives its environment, makes decisions, and takes actions to achieve a goal — often by calling tools, browsing the web, or writing and executing code. AI agents differ from standard chatbots in that they act, not just respond.
Example in practice
A business analyst might instruct an AI agent to research three competitors, compile a comparison table, and email the summary — with the agent completing all steps without further input.