What Makes an AI 'Agent' Different From a Chatbot

End-of-lesson check

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1. What is the main idea of "What Makes an AI 'Agent' Different From a Chatbot"?

   1. An AI agent like Claude Code or Manus runs steps on its own — a chatbot just talks back.
   2. Use AI as the final authority for the whole decision
   3. Avoid checking the answer once it sounds polished
   4. Focus only on speed instead of judgment

2. Which concept is most central to "What Makes an AI 'Agent' Different From a Chatbot"?

   1. tool use
   2. AI agent
   3. autonomy
   4. loop

3. Which use of AI fits this topic best?

   1. Let the AI decide what matters without your review
   2. Use the answer before checking whether it fits the situation
   3. ChatGPT tells you how to rename 50 files. Claude Code actually renames them.
   4. Use the first answer without checking it

4. What should a careful learner remember about "The rule"?

   1. If it just talks, it's a chatbot. If it loops and uses tools without you in the loop, it's an agent.
   2. Skip the context so the tool can guess faster
   3. Treat the output as private even after sharing it online
   4. Use the answer without checking the source

5. You want to use AI after this lesson. What is the safest next step?

   1. Act immediately because the AI answer is written clearly
   2. Use the AI answer as a draft, then check it against a reliable source.
   3. Hide uncertainty so the final answer looks cleaner
   4. Use private or sensitive details before checking permission

6. How should AI output about AI agent be treated?

   1. As proof that no other source is needed
   2. As a replacement for context, consent, or expert review
   3. As a draft or helper output that still needs human judgment and verification
   4. As something that becomes correct when it sounds confident

7. Name one way to verify an AI answer about AI agent.

8. Which action would help you apply "What Makes an AI 'Agent' Different From a Chatbot" responsibly?

   1. Use the tool to avoid thinking through the tradeoff
   2. Keep going even if the output conflicts with a trusted source
   3. Use the first answer without checking it
   4. Gemini explains how to scrape a website. Manus opens a browser and scrapes it.