AI & the web
AI agent
An AI-based system that can use tools and perform steps towards a task, rather than only returning a single text answer.
In everyday use
An assistant searches a catalogue, compares options and prepares a draft.
What to keep in mind
The label does not guarantee autonomy or reliability. Tool permissions and human approval still matter.
Also searched as: Agentic AI
Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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