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Definition: AI agent
AI software that interacts with the digital world. AI agents may also impact the physical world via connected machinery such as heating and air conditioning. Robots may use AI agents to make decisions as well.
Not Really That New
Agents in the form of intelligent bots have been around for decades (see bot). For the study that evaluates AI agents, see AI Agent Index.
Agents Are Autonomous
The primary difference between an agent and a chatbot is autonomy. Agents can begin processing on their own based on any defined condition; for example, the time of day, a price drop for a product or some other event. Agents require initial instructions but they do not require a prompt from a user each time to activate. Because chatbots increasingly employ agents, the lines between what agents and chatbots can do have blurred. See agent, AI agent sprawl, Model Context Protocol and reinforcement learning.
A Social Network for AI Agents
Believe it or not, a social network was created to allow AI agents to interact with each other! See Moltbook.
Replacing Everything?
In late 2024, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said AI agents are going to be part of all software applications in the future. Considering Microsoft has made a fortune in business applications, Nadella's comment sparked a lot of controversy.
The Future?
Not Really That New
Agents in the form of intelligent bots have been around for decades (see bot). For the study that evaluates AI agents, see AI Agent Index.
Agents Are Autonomous
The primary difference between an agent and a chatbot is autonomy. Agents can begin processing on their own based on any defined condition; for example, the time of day, a price drop for a product or some other event. Agents require initial instructions but they do not require a prompt from a user each time to activate. Because chatbots increasingly employ agents, the lines between what agents and chatbots can do have blurred. See agent, AI agent sprawl, Model Context Protocol and reinforcement learning.
A Social Network for AI Agents
Believe it or not, a social network was created to allow AI agents to interact with each other! See Moltbook.
Replacing Everything?
In late 2024, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said AI agents are going to be part of all software applications in the future. Considering Microsoft has made a fortune in business applications, Nadella's comment sparked a lot of controversy.
Artisan's eye-popping banner at the HumanX AI conference in 2025 created a lot of attention. "Stop Hiring Humans" means Artisan's AI sales agent does the work of several people, and there is no need to hire more. See HumanX. (Image courtesy of Artisan AI Inc.)