Agent (Agentic Workflow)
TL;DR
AI systems that autonomously plan and execute tasks.
What does this mean?
An AI agent is a system that can independently work through tasks in multiple steps. It plans, uses tools, makes decisions, and corrects itself when it encounters errors.
How it works
An agent receives a goal, breaks it down into sub-steps, calls tools when needed, evaluates intermediate results, and iterates until the task is complete.
Example
A sales agent that automatically researches leads, personalizes emails, schedules follow-ups, and updates CRM entries — all autonomously.
Why it matters
Agents are the next evolutionary step: from individual AI responses to complete, automated workflows.
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