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AI Agent Glossary

A comprehensive guide to AI terminology and concepts. Explore 52 essential terms to enhance your understanding of artificial intelligence.

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A

8 terms

Action Model

An internal model used by AI agents to predict the potential outcomes of their actions in specific states.

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Agent

An AI system capable of taking actions autonomously to achieve specific goals in an environment.

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Agent Architecture

The organizational structure and interaction patterns of internal components within an AI agent, such as perception, decision-making, and action modules.

Category: System Architecture
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Algorithm

A set of rules or instructions designed to solve a specific problem or perform a task.

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Autonomous Agent

An AI system that operates independently without human intervention to achieve specific objectives.

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B

2 terms

BERT

Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers - a pre-trained language model.

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Bot

An automated software application designed to perform specific tasks or simulate conversations.

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C

5 terms

Chatbot

An AI system designed to simulate conversation with human users through text or voice.

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Cognitive Computing

AI systems that simulate human thought processes, emphasizing learning, reasoning, and natural interaction.

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Computer Vision

AI technology that enables machines to interpret and understand visual information from images and videos.

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Context Window

The maximum amount of text that an AI model can process and remember in a single interaction.

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Conversational AI

Technology that enables computers to interact with humans through natural language (speech or text).

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D

1 term

Deep Learning

A subset of machine learning using neural networks with multiple layers to learn complex patterns.

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E

2 terms

Embedding

A numerical representation of data that captures semantic meaning in a high-dimensional vector space.

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F

2 terms

Foundation Model

Large-scale AI models trained on diverse data that serve as the basis for various downstream applications.

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G

2 terms

Generative AI

AI systems capable of creating new content such as text, images, audio, or code based on learned patterns.

Category: Applications
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H

3 terms

Hallucination

When an AI model generates false or misleading information that appears plausible but is factually incorrect.

Category: Challenges
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Human-in-the-Loop (HITL)

A system design pattern that combines human intelligence with AI intelligence, particularly for critical decisions or ambiguous situations.

Category: Human Factors
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I

1 term

Intent Recognition

The ability of AI systems to understand and classify the purpose or goal behind user inputs.

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K

1 term

Knowledge Base

A structured repository of information that AI systems can access to provide accurate and relevant responses.

Category: Data & Knowledge
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L

3 terms

LangChain

An open-source framework for developing applications powered by large language models (LLMs).

Category: Developer Tools
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LlamaIndex

A data framework for connecting custom data to large language model (LLM) applications.

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M

4 terms

Machine Learning

A subset of AI that enables systems to learn and improve automatically from experience without explicit programming.

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Memory (AI Agents)

The ability of AI agents to store and retrieve past experiences, knowledge, and conversation history to guide future actions.

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Multi-Agent System

A system composed of multiple AI agents that interact and collaborate to solve complex problems.

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Multimodal AI

AI systems capable of processing and correlating multiple types of data such as text, images, and audio.

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N

2 terms

Neural Network

A computing system inspired by biological neural networks that learns to perform tasks by analyzing examples.

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O

1 term

P

2 terms

Plugin (AI Agent)

Software modules that allow AI agents to interact with external tools, APIs, or services to extend their functionality.

Category: Technical Capabilities
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Prompt Engineering

The practice of crafting effective inputs to guide AI models toward desired outputs and behaviors.

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R

2 terms

Reinforcement Learning

A machine learning approach where agents learn optimal behaviors through trial-and-error interactions with an environment.

Category: Learning Methods
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S

4 terms

Semantic Search

Search technology that understands the meaning and context of queries rather than just matching keywords.

Category: Technical Capabilities
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Software Agent

A computer program that acts autonomously on behalf of users or other programs to perform specific tasks in a computer system or network.

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Symbolic AI

An AI approach that performs reasoning and problem-solving by manipulating symbols representing concepts and rules.

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T

3 terms

Tools (AI Agent)

External functions, APIs, or services that AI agents can learn to call and use to complete tasks.

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Transfer Learning

A machine learning method that applies knowledge and skills learned from one task to different but related tasks.

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Transformer

A neural network architecture that revolutionized NLP by using attention mechanisms to process sequences.

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V

2 terms

Vector Database

A specialized database designed to store and efficiently search high-dimensional vector embeddings.

Category: Data & Knowledge
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Virtual Assistant

An AI-powered software agent that performs tasks or provides services through natural language interaction.

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W

1 term

Workflow Automation

The use of technology to automatically execute a series of business processes or tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Category: Applications
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Z

1 term

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