AI product & model operations · Core

Agent

Also called: AI agent

ELI5

AI that can take several actions to complete a task.

Used in conversation

“The agent needs narrow permissions and clear stop conditions.”

Definition

In AI products, a system that uses models and tools to pursue tasks through multiple steps with some autonomy.

Here “Agent” means: In AI products, a system that uses models and tools to pursue tasks through multiple steps with some autonomy.

Pitch context

You will see “Agent” in product strategy decks, roadmaps, experiments and architecture reviews when the discussion reaches ai product & model operations.

Why it matters: In ai product & model operations, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.

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