Agents
Agentic AI
Agentic AI describes systems that pursue goals autonomously over multiple steps without per-step human approval. It contrasts with single-turn AI (one prompt, one response) and traditional automation (deterministic scripts).
Related terms
- AI Agent — An AI agent is a software system that takes a goal, plans a sequence of steps to reach it, executes those steps using tools (APIs, databases, browsers, code), and adapts when steps fail.
- Multi-Agent System — A multi-agent system is a coordinated set of specialized AI agents that each handle one part of a workflow and communicate through structured messages.