This is part 6 of a 6-part mini essay base. It is written in a simple language to help non-technical users get started on AI and Prompt Engineering.
AI agents are autonomous or semi-autonomous AI systems designed to perform specific tasks or achieve particular goals. They enable evolution of AI’s ability from a simple query-response model (Chatbot) to more complex, action-oriented AI assistants.
Key aspects of AI agents include:
- Task-oriented: They are designed to accomplish specific objectives or process flows, requiring end to end execution ability.
- Third party interaction: They can connect to and utilise various third party tools and APIs, by leveraging function calling capabilities.
- Multi-step reasoning: They break down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps, using techniques like chain-of-thought reasoning.
They are being used in various applications, from virtual assistants and chatbots to more sophisticated systems for research, analysis, and decision-making support.
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