What Makes an AI System an Agent
An AI agent is a goal-driven system that can decide steps, use tools, and continue execution based on results.
Key properties
- Has an explicit goal.
- Can plan and sequence actions.
- Can act through tools/APIs.
- Can observe outcomes and adjust.
flowchart LR
A[Goal] --> B[Plan]
B --> C[Act]
C --> D[Observe]
D --> E[Adjust]
E --> B