Glossary Definition
AI Agent
Term Definition
An autonomous software entity driven by AI models that perceives its environment, makes logical decisions, utilizes tools, and executes multi-step workflows independently.
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Jul 28, 2026
Agentic AI, Decoded: Agents vs. Agentic Workflows
Both terms get used interchangeably in product decks and job postings, but they describe different machines with different failure modes. Here's the distinction that actually matters when you're deciding what to build.
Jul 28, 2026What Is Agentic AI, Really? A Plain-English Definition
No jargon, no hype — just a clear answer to the question everyone's asking but few are actually explaining: what makes an AI system "agentic," and why does the label suddenly matter so much?