AI agents are among the most advanced applications of artificial intelligence. An AI agent is an intelligent system capable of performing tasks autonomously based on defined objectives, instructions and rules.
A traditional chatbot mainly responds to questions. An AI agent, however, can:
- Analyse data
- Search for information across documents
- Perform actions in other business systems
- Automate workflows and business processes
- Generate reports
- Make decisions based on predefined rules and available context
For example, an employee might ask:
“What is our company's travel and expenses policy?”
An AI agent can do more than provide an answer. It can locate the relevant document, identify the specific section and provide links to related procedures.
This is why more businesses are adopting AI agents as an effective way to optimise operations and reduce administrative workloads.