AI Architecture
AI Agent
An autonomous AI system that can perceive its environment, make decisions, and take actions to achieve goals.
An AI agent is a software system that uses artificial intelligence to autonomously perform tasks on behalf of users. Unlike simple chatbots that only respond to queries, AI agents can plan multi-step workflows, use tools (APIs, databases, web browsers), and adapt their approach based on results. Examples include coding assistants that can write and test code, research agents that gather information from multiple sources, and customer service agents that can process refunds or schedule appointments.