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AI Agents: The Next Big Thing After ChatGPT
Don’t let AI agent fly under your radar
2025 is the year of AI agents.
The term might sound technical or even sci-fi, but it’s actually pretty straightforward. In fact, you don’t need a technical background to use or create an AI agent.
If you enjoy AI tools like ChatGPT, AI agents are the next big thing to explore. In this article, we’ll see what AI agents are, how they differ from regular AI tools, and why using them can help you stay ahead.
AI Tools vs AI Agents
Traditional AI tools like ChatGPT are built on large language models (LLMs). They excel at generating text, images, and answering questions based on their training data. However, they have two big limitations:
- They don’t know your real-time information: A chatbot can’t automatically check your calendar unless it’s explicitly connected to a source
- AI tools are passive: They only respond when you prompt them. They won’t take initiative or perform multi-step tasks on their own
So what exactly is an AI agent?
AI agents aren’t another chatbot or app. They represent a shift towards AI systems that can work independently toward a goal with minimal or zero human input. They…