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What is Autonomous Agent?

It is software that sets goals on its own, without human intervention, and takes the necessary steps to achieve these goals.

Overview

Autonomous agents are not just vehicles that wait for commands, but systems that make their own plans to complete a task. When they encounter a problem, they can try different methods and manage the process until they reach their goals. Thanks to their ability to make their own decisions, they can carry out complex tasks end-to-end.

Analogy: Instead of a robot that you just say 'bring me coffee', it's like a personal assistant that goes into the kitchen, finds the coffee, starts the machine and cleans the cup.

How it works

AI models create a task list and perform each step in order, updating its strategy based on feedback.

Where it is used

It is used in automation systems, data analysis processes and complex workflows.

Commonly confused with

It can be confused with ordinary chatbots; bots just respond, while autonomous agents do the work.

Frequently asked questions

Can autonomous agents make mistakes?

Yes, they may follow a wrong strategy as they decide on their own, so it is important to keep them under control.

What models are used for autonomous agents?

Generally based on LLMs with advanced reasoning ability.

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