Intermediate · Generative AI

Agentic AI

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TL;DR. AI systems designed to independently plan, execute, and adapt actions to achieve a given goal, often involving multiple steps and external tools.

Technical Definition

AI systems designed to independently plan, execute, and adapt actions to achieve a given goal, often involving multiple steps and external tools.

How it works

Agentic AI represents a paradigm shift towards AI that can act autonomously in dynamic environments. These agents are equipped with capabilities for reasoning, memory, and tool use, allowing them to break down complex tasks into manageable sub-goals and execute them without constant human intervention. They learn from their interactions and continuously refine their strategies to improve performance.

Related Concepts

• Autonomous Agents — AI systems that pursue goals over many steps with minimal human intervention.
• Reasoning engine — A component of a software system that infers conclusions from existing knowledge using logical methods.
• Tool Use — The ability of an AI model, especially an LLM agent, to autonomously identify, select, and utilize external tools and APIs to accomplish tasks.