Glossary · 2026-08-05 · 3 min read
What is an AI Agent?
Definition of an AI agent: goal-directed software that uses models and tools with oversight.
An AI agent is a system that uses a language model (and often tools) to pursue a goal across multiple steps, not just answer one question. Humans usually set the goal, permissions, and stop conditions.
Related: Agentic AI (the broader approach), multi-agent systems (several agents collaborating), and MCP (a way to connect tools). Learn by doing on Amro Academy’s AI Agents Course.