AI Glossary
Short definitions that rank for “what is” queries — AI agents, RAG, MCP, AGI, and more.
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What is RAG?
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) explained in plain language for AI learners and builders.
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What is Human-in-the-Loop?
Human in the Loop (HITL) defined for agentic workflows: approvals, oversight checkpoints, and governance.
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What is an AI Agent?
Definition of an AI agent: goal-directed software that uses models and tools with oversight.
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What is Agentic AI?
Short definition of Agentic AI for search and learners — with links to the full guide and Academy hubs.
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What is MCP?
Model Context Protocol (MCP) defined simply — how AI clients connect to tools and context.
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What is AGI?
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) — a short definition and how it differs from today’s agents.
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What is AI Orchestration?
AI orchestration defined: coordinating models, agents, and tools so multi-step agentic systems behave reliably.
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What is Tool Calling?
Tool calling (function calling) explained: how AI agents invoke APIs and tools with structured arguments.
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