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What Is an AI Agent?
An AI agent can DO tasks step by step, not just chat.
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- 1The big idea
- 2agent
- 3task
- 4steps
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Section 1
The big idea
A regular chatbot just types answers back. An AI agent goes further — it can do things in steps, like browse a website, click buttons, or finish a small project. It's like the difference between a friend who tells you a recipe and a friend who actually helps cook.
Some examples
- An agent might book a doctor's appointment from start to finish.
- An agent could plan a birthday party step by step.
- An agent might shop online for a missing puzzle piece.
- An agent can use other tools (like a calendar) to do its job.
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Imagine an AI agent helped you plan a perfect Saturday. List 3 things it could do for you, like book a movie or order pizza.
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