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Agents16 mins read

What is an AI agent & how does it work?

AI agents can move beyond generating responses to taking actions toward a goal. Learn how AI agents work, what their core components are, where businesses can use them, the risks they introduce, and how teams can evaluate agent performance with realistic workflows and benchmarks.

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What are autonomous AI agents? How they work & perform

Autonomous AI agents can plan, act, adapt, and carry multistep workflows toward completion with less human direction. Learn how autonomous agents work, how they differ from standard AI agents, where businesses are using them, and how to evaluate their benefits, risks, and real-world performance.

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