Frequently Asked Questions
AI Agents are smart computer programs that can think, learn, and act on their own to complete specific tasks. They use artificial intelligence to understand information, make decisions, and perform actions much like a digital assistant that can analyse data, automate repetitive work, or interact with people and systems. In simple terms, AI Agents help businesses and individuals save time and effort by doing work that usually requires human intelligence.
| Aspect | Traditional AI | Generative AI | Agentic AI |
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| Definition | Uses predefined algorithms and statistical models to recognise patterns, classify data, or make predictions based on structured inputs. | Uses deep learning models to generate new content such as text, images, code, or audio. | Builds on generative AI with goal-driven reasoning, memory, and autonomy—planning, acting, and learning with minimal human intervention. |
| Core Capability | Pattern recognition, rule-based decision-making, predictive analytics. | Content creation and synthesis across multiple modalities. | Autonomous decision-making, adaptive planning, multi-step task execution. |
| Data Dependency | Structured and labelled datasets. | Large volumes of unstructured data (text, images, audio). | Structured and unstructured data, with real-time feedback and memory loops. |
| Examples | Spam filters, credit-risk scoring, demand forecasting, recommendation systems. | ChatGPT, DALL-E, Stable Diffusion, GitHub Copilot. | AutoGPT, Devin, Microsoft Copilot Agents, LangGraph. |
| Human Involvement | High – humans define rules and workflows. | Moderate – humans provide prompts or guidance. | Low – humans define goals; agent plans and executes autonomously. |
| Goal | Optimise decisions or predictions within a fixed scope. | Create new, contextually relevant content. | Achieve defined objectives through self-directed reasoning and action. |
| Typical Use Cases | Fraud detection, quality control, process automation, predictive maintenance. | Content generation, design ideation, conversational assistants. | Autonomous business processes, adaptive customer service, workflow automation. |
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| Level of Autonomy & Adaptability | Low – reacts to inputs as programmed; needs human intervention to adjust behaviour. | Medium – generates novel outputs based on prompts; limited self-correction via feedback. | High – plans, acts, adapts to new info; learns from interactions to achieve goals. |
| Strengths & Limitations |
Strengths: Reliable, interpretable, fast on structured tasks. Limitations: Cannot generate new content; limited flexibility. |
Strengths: Can create new content; versatile across tasks. Limitations: May produce incorrect or biased outputs; limited autonomous reasoning. |
Strengths: Highly autonomous and adaptive; performs complex multi-step tasks. Limitations: Complex setup; may need monitoring; resource-intensive. |
AI Agents are delivering tangible outcomes across both private and public sectors:
- Customer Support Automation: Intelligent virtual assistants that handle routine inquiries and escalate complex cases.
- Predictive Maintenance: AI-driven monitoring that anticipates equipment issues before they occur.
- Fraud Detection: Real-time analysis of transaction data to identify and prevent anomalies.
- Personalised Marketing: AI-driven targeting based on customer behavior and preferences.
- Supply Chain Optimisation: Demand forecasting and inventory management for cost and delivery efficiency.
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