An AI system that directs its own tool use and next steps while working toward a goal.
Sign in to saveAn AI agent uses a language model to choose actions, call tools, and adapt its next step to feedback. Anthropic distinguishes agents from workflows: workflows follow paths established in code, while agents dynamically direct their process. This distinction helps readers assess how much autonomy a product actually provides.
Anthropic engineering article published on 2024-12-19.
Relevant to coding assistants and research automation. More autonomy can increase latency and cost; bounded workflows may be sufficient for predictable tasks. Catalog note: this is a source-verified reference entry, not a measured current-trend signal. No search-volume or growth claim is made.
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