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What is an AI agent?

In short

An AI agent is a software system that uses an AI model to plan and carry out multi-step tasks on its own — choosing actions, using tools and calling other systems to reach a goal. Unlike a chatbot, which answers questions, an agent can take action: book the appointment, update the record, run the workflow. See AI agent vs chatbot →

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